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Lifting the (bubble) curtain on cuttlefish protection

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

12 Sep. 2025 3 min read

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10 ways you can improve biodiversity

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

04 Sep. 2025 4 min read

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Your guide to parks on the Lower Eyre Peninsula

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? 

01 Sep. 2025 6 min read

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Everything you need to know about magpie swooping season

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

26 Aug. 2025 4 min read

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Predator-free safe havens: A lifeline for threatened small mammals in South Australia

Safe havens are secure, predator-free areas for our most at-risk native wildlife. Excitingly, a major project is underway in South Australia to make the 3,854 hectare Flinders Island, off the west coast of the Eyre Peninsula, into a safe haven.

20 Aug. 2025 2 min read

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Welcome to Kauwi-marnirla-Field River, Adelaide’s newest conservation park

Ever wondered how a conservation park is formed and what it means for the area? Get to know Adelaide’s newest park, Kauwi-marnirla – Field River Conservation Park. Learn about how it came to be, and what its future looks like. 

13 Aug. 2025 5 min read

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Greater protection and more to explore! SA’s new and expanded national parks

Land is being added to five South Australian parks, and two new parks have been proclaimed. This means more protection for our state’s natural attractions, and better public access to enjoy them. 

12 Aug. 2025 3 min read

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Meet our 2025 SA Citizen Science Award champions

The 2025 Citizen Science Award winner and runner up have been announced as part of National Science Week (9 - 17 August) celebrations.

11 Aug. 2025 4 min read

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Bloodthirsty plants of SA: Sundew, the sweetly-named plant with a sinister secret!

Did you know that South Australia is home to some bloodthirsty plants? Drosera (dross-uh-ruh), or sundews, are carnivorous plants that pop up around our state in cooler months. But don’t cancel that camping trip or hike. Sundews are tiny and they’re after bug juice, not your flesh.

08 Aug. 2025 6 min read

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A beginner’s guide to composting

Want to turn your kitchen and garden waste into ‘black gold’? Composting is an easy, practical and hands-on way to help the environment and benefit your own back yard, too. Let us break it down for you!

05 Aug. 2025 6 min read

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Get to know Yvie: Access for All Coordinator

Meet Yvie Eglinton - a disability advocate, nature lover and mum who’s helping make South Australia’s parks more inclusive for everyone.

04 Aug. 2025 9 min read

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Meet the masked lapwing, one of South Australia’s other swooping birds

As spring approaches, most people know to watch out for protective magpies who may swoop to defend their nests.  But did you know that they’re not the only swooping bird in South Australia? Read on to find out more.

04 Aug. 2025 6 min read

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