State Heritage Listing for Adelaide's Treasures

0:00Adelaide's story is making news on March 17th. Green's politician, Robert Sims, is urging state heritage listing for Adelaide's parklands, the Mount Lofty Ranges, and the Great Australian Bite. He says this would boost their chances for world heritage status, calling them treasures for all South Australians. Both major parties back, world heritage, bids for these spots. Labor has pushed the federal government on it and fully protects bite waters as parks. People's agree and plan to expand the parklands by 5% if elected. Local groups like the Adelaide Parklands Association say, stay protection is long overdue, especially after a 2018 report recommended it. They've pushed since 2009, noting the parklands are a unique city within a park setup on the national list since 2008. Labor commits to restoring and adding parklands near developments like the new hospital. Liberals want a committee to boost biodiversity there. President agrees on enhancing these green spaces.

1:00Recently, the premier announced a $19.2 million plan for rivers and conservation if reelected. Officials say they're balancing protection with public use through careful planning and community input. This story is made possible by our sponsor. See the episode description. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Patent Sound, built in comfort, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com, made in AI.