Good Living

Since March 2025, an algal bloom has been persisting in our waters. Here’s everything you need to know to stay informed and enjoy the beach this summer.

Got a wardrobe full of good quality clothes you don’t wear anymore? Find out how to give them a second chance at life.

Thousands of migratory shorebirds visit Adelaide’s northern coastline each year. We’ve rounded up 5 frequent flyers.

Get to know South Australia’s most commonly-sighted wombat species – which can run almost as fast as Usain Bolt.

If you’ve ever wondered ‘how can I tell if this is a native rat?’ this one is for you. Get to know some of our state’s native rodents and how to tell them apart from their feral counterparts. 

Thanks to a heritage agreement, this family’s beloved patch of bushland is protected in perpetuity. Find out how they tailored the agreement for future flexibility, and discover the South Australian native wonders enjoyed by four generations.

Did you know that there are migratory shorebirds that return to Adelaide each year to spend summer feeding along our coastline to avoid the artctic winter in the northern hemisphere, in places like Russia and Alaska?

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. 

Find out about some of the amazing wildlife that call South Australia home.

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.

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.