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Celebrate South Australia’s marine life for World Oceans Day

To celebrate World Oceans Day, learn about seven of the most popular marine creatures that live in SA’s waters.

08 Jun. 2023 3 min read

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Celebrating South Australia’s environmental heroes!

South Australia’s environmental champions have been recognised in the 2023 SA Environment Awards.

06 Jun. 2023 2 min read

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Five simple solutions to plastic pollution

This World Environment Day we’re shining a spotlight on the importance of moving to a plastic-free planet.

02 Jun. 2023 2 min read

Biodiversity

10 fast facts on biodiversity

So you’ve heard the term ‘biodiversity’ but you’re not sure what it means and why it’s important? We’ve got you covered.

22 May 2023 8 min read

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Discover more ways to learn while enjoying nature

School-aged children across the state have an exciting new opportunity to connect with the environment and learn more through a partnership between the Department for Environment and Water and Children’s University. Find out more.

12 May 2023 1 min read

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Nilpena: A land of wonder and connection for Traditional Owners

For proud Adnyamathanha woman Pauline McKenzie, the northern Flinders Ranges is a home like no other – spiritually, culturally and geographically. This is her story.

09 May 2023 2 min read

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Securing water, staying on Country

Where water is like gold, First Nations communities are guiding their own sustainable supply solutions.

05 May 2023 9 min read

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Meet the who’s who of the Ediacara world

Long before dinosaurs or humans roamed the earth, there was another form of life – the Ediacara biota – the mother of all living animals. In a world that resembled more of an alien habitat, they roamed the shallow seas of Flinders Ranges in a period 550 million years ago. Let’s meet some of them

01 May 2023 3 min read

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Discovering the dawn of animal life

Unravelling the secrets of an outback sea and a near-alien world has been a lifetime’s work for international paleontologist, Mary Droser. Let’s meet her.

01 May 2023 3 min read

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3 easy tips to reduce your food waste

Food waste has a big impact on climate change – and it’s money down the drain. This World Earth Day, learn how you can cut back at home.

22 Apr. 2023 7 min read

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7 places in nature with a special connection to the Anzacs

Did you know that many of South Australia’s natural spaces have a special Anzac connection? Here’s where.

21 Apr. 2023 7 min read

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13 simple ways you can play a part in tackling climate change

Go beyond the 60 minutes this Earth Hour and save energy, reduce your emissions and help your hip pocket with these simple tips to tackle climate change all year round.

24 Mar. 2023 3 min read

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