Good Living

Hunting for treasure? Find out the can and can’t dos of fossicking in our state.

In 2024, restoration work was undertaken to add an additional 18ha of managed wetland habit to the Teringie Wetlands. A year on, on the eve of World Rivers Day (Sunday 28 September), we check in to see the positive outcomes of this remarkable transformation.

From re-vegetating native plants to re-introducing animals lost from our environment, find out how SA is repairing biodiversity and why it’s so important. 

Nature Festival is back this spring, running from 26 September to 12 October 2025. With hundreds of events across South Australia, it’s a chance to connect with nature in new and inspiring ways. 

If you’re looking for activities that get kids off their screens and out into nature these school holidays, you’re in luck. The annual Nature Festival is back from 26 September to 12 October, with a packed program of events and experiences designed to connect South Australians with the natural world.

In a state as dry as South Australia, hydrologists perform the robust and evidence-based science needed to help secure our water future. 

Explore innovative new underwater technology being deployed to protect SA’s iconic cuttlefish from the algal bloom.

In August, areas of the Innamincka Regional Reserve became accessible for the first time in months, as floodwaters receded. Find out how the outback town has been working to get back on its feet.

State Heritage tends to evoke images of grand old buildings lining North Terrace, but State Heritage is so much more than just our older built history. Learn more about some of South Australia’s 20th Century gems!

If you’ve ever explored the vast coastal beauty that is South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, you’ve likely witnessed the hard work of Jim and his team - Friends of Southern Eyre Peninsula!

There are simple things we can do to benefit biodiversity. Learn how.

Looking for parks to walk your dog? Here are 17, including a hidden gem, where you can let your pet off lead!

As we head into spring with warmer days and more sunshine, you’re more likely to encounter snakes. Learn more about the species of snakes commonly found in South Australia.

Nestled on the southern tip of the Eyre Peninsula, Coffin Bay and Lincoln National Parks offer a slice of coastal paradise, perfect for a sandy weekend escape. And while you’re in the area, why not check out Sir Joseph Banks Group Marine Park? 

It’s magpie swooping season in South Australia. But why do magpies swoop and how can you avoid a nasty run-in? Read on.

Have you ever wanted to volunteer out in nature but weren’t sure where to start? 

If you enjoy spending time in fresh air and nature, staying active, learning conservation skills and meeting like-minded individuals, volunteering in South Australia’s parks might be for you!