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The low-down on plants that grow down low! Five great SA native groundcovers for your garden

Every garden needs groundcovers! Read on for the low-down on plants that grow down low.

12 Nov. 2025 6 min read

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Your guide to freshwater turtles in South Australia

Did you know SA is blessed with three different species of freshwater turtle? Find out which species can be found in our state, and why they are in fact environmental heroes in a half-shell.

12 Nov. 2025 3 min read

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Welcome back to Arkaroo Rock, an ancient treasure in the Flinders Ranges

Significant Adnyamathanha rock paintings at Arkaroo Rock (Akurra Adnya) are now easier to view after the installation of a beautifully designed new screen and upgraded viewing area, and careful cleaning. Here’s how you can experience this cultural treasure.

11 Nov. 2025 4 min read

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Friends’ Tips: Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary – Winaityinaityi Pangkara

Meet the volunteer group who help look after the ecologically important Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary – Winaityinaityi Pangkara. 

10 Nov. 2025 4 min read

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The 5 South Australian coastal parks you can visit free this summer!

Attention adventurers. Exploring South Australia’s coast just got easier, with free entry into five key coastal parks until the end of Easter 2026!

07 Nov. 2025 5 min read

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Top 5 spots to birdwatch at Adelaide’s bird sanctuary

Get twitching at Adelaide’s International Bird Sanctuary – Winaityinaityi Pangkara. Here’s 5 top birdwatching spots for you to try.

04 Nov. 2025 3 min read

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What’s on at the Botanic Gardens this spring

From breathtaking photography and family fun to creative workshops and live music, discover the events bringing your local Botanic Gardens to life this spring.

29 Oct. 2025 4 min read

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How you can ‘Grow to Order’ with State Flora this spring

As spring brings with it the season of growth, State Flora is once again offering its popular ‘Grow to Order’ service.

28 Oct. 2025 1 min read

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Get to know the tawny frogmouth

Think you’ve spotted an owl in your backyard? Hear a soft, deep “oom-oom” in the night? Look again. The tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) might have the same big yellow eyes and silent flight, but it’s not an owl at all. 

25 Oct. 2025 2 min read

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South Australia’s algal bloom - all your questions answered

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.

23 Oct. 2025 9 min read

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5 birds you’re likely to spot at Adelaide’s bird sanctuary

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

23 Oct. 2025 2 min read

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10 things you might not know about wombats

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

22 Oct. 2025 3 min read

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Give a rats! How to identify South Australia’s native rodents

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. 

21 Oct. 2025 8 min read

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How this family’s beloved patch of hills bushland was protected in perpetuity

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.

15 Oct. 2025 5 min read

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Everything you need to know about South Australia’s migratory shorebirds

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?

09 Oct. 2025 6 min read

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How South Australia is restoring lost biodiversity

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. 

08 Oct. 2025 11 min read

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Brush up on your Aussie wildlife knowledge for Australian Wildlife Week

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

03 Oct. 2025 10 min read

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A guide to fossicking in South Australia

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

29 Sep. 2025 2 min read

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