News & Events

Improving road transport for primary production - Update

The 90 Day Change@SA project ‘Improving Road Transport for the Agriculture Industry’ identified opportunities to improve efficiencies in the state’s agriculture sector and is delivering significant benefits to primary producers and transport operators.

​The project is a partnership between Primary Producers SA, Primary Industries and
Regions SA and the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. The Wine Grape Council of SA is a key member of Primary Producers SA and has had significant input on the PPSA Transport Committee. 

Program released for 2018 Roadshows!

South Australia's leading grape growing organisations are coming together and travelling SA to bring the latest information to you!

The Wine Grape Council of SA (WGCSA) will be joined by the South Australian Wine Industry Association (SAWIA), Vinehealth Australia (VHA), Australian Vignerons (AV), the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) and Wine Australia. 

The program has been released and has all of the topics that will be covered. Please note the program is subject to change as everything is finalised.

2018 'a cracker of a year' for South Australian wine

WGCSA business manager, Lisa Bennier was interviewed by ABC Radio's Country Hour for her feedback on how vintage 2018 has progressed across South Australia. 

Click the button to read the full article on the ABC website.  ​
Fri April 27 
Riverland - Loxton Research Centre
Tues May 1
McLaren Vale, Currency Creek & Southern Fleurieu - Serafino
Thurs May 10
 Clare - Clare Country Club
Fri May 11 
Barossa - Vine Inn Nuriootpa
Tues May 15
Langhorne Creek & Adelaide Hills - Hahndorf Resort
Thurs May 17 
Coonawarra & Limestone Coast - Struan House

2018 Grape grower roadshow - A time to get the latest information and have your say.

WGCSA is hitting the road in April and May to talk to growers across South Australia. We want to hear first hand what is important to you and how we, your grower-owned organisation, can do even more to help you.

WGCSA Election Policy: A 10 Point Plan for the Wine Industry

The Wine Grape Council of SA being the peak industry body for Wine Grape Growers in South Australia, calls on candidates and parties vying for seats and government in the South Australian state election to acknowledge and support the importance of primary production, particularly the wine industry to South Australia.
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We call on candidates to commit to driving the wine industry forward by:

Draft National Alcohol Strategy puts wine and grape industry at risk

The Federal Government has released its draft National Alcohol Strategy which aims to provide a national framework to prevent and minimise alcohol-related harms among individuals, families and communities. 

Growers need to be aware of the implications of legislation in this area. At the moment there's no direct representation from the grape and wine industry in the discussions. ​​

News Archive

Labour hire licensing update
Delivery Despatch books - Order now!
Primary Producers and the Heavy Vehicle National Law
New labour hire licensing laws to commence
Biosecurity Alert - Brown marmorated stink bug detected 
Applications open for $10m of international wine tourism grants
A new and exciting direction for WHS & IR services for WGCSA members
Changes to permit processing in South Australia
Labour Hire Bill 2017: Implications for the Wine Industry
Increase to award rates applicable July 1
Key new appointment for grape growers
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