Good Living

Planting a tree is a simple act that can bring you rewards for years – even decades – to come. Planting a native tree goes a step further and brings benefits to our birds, animals and insects too. How do you choose the right one?

If you’ve walked along the beach in recent months and seen foam, discoloured water or dead fish, you’re not alone. A large natural algal bloom is affecting South Australia’s coastline. Here are the answers to lots of commonly asked questions.

If you’ve spent time strolling along Adelaide’s metro beaches or jetties, you might have spotted a long-nosed fur seal or the occasional Australian sea lion floating in the shallows.

A volcano, a blue lake, a sinkhole and a cave garden… it all sounds like the start of a great adventure story! This is your guide to exploring Mount Gambier’s State Heritage Areas.

There are more than 30,000 privately owned dams across South Australia – and for many landholders, they’re one of the most important assets on the property. Here’s everything you need to know about maintaining your dam.

If you’ve ever driven north to explore the rugged beauty of Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, chances are you’ve already benefitted from the hard work of Geoff Henderson and his team - Friends of Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park.

If you holiday in the northern Flinders Ranges region, make time to visit Beltana, a lovingly preserved outback town full of history, including being the birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Make the best of rainy weather and visit these wondrous SA waterfalls.

Winter is a special time of year at the botanic gardens. Here’s how to make the most of it.

Planning a winter getaway? Don’t let the weather stop your national parks adventures! Now is the perfect time to hike, explore and unwind in the ancient heart of South Australia’s outback.

From the air or from the ground, you don’t want to miss seeing how rain has breathed new life into the usually arid Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre.

If you’re a dog lover and want to do the right thing for the environment, read on.... even the most responsible dog owners can learn new tricks!

Got an uninvited house guest? Stop! Put down that mouse trap! Your little visitor may not be a mouse at all, but a native antechinus! And if it is, here’s what you need to do.