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7 of South Australia’s worst coastal storms

After recent storms SA’s coastline was largely protected thanks to the various management strategies that have been put in place over the years to help manage it. But looking back in history, it wasn’t always the case as these historic storms show.

02 Jun. 2025 3 min read

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Where water is like gold, SA First Nations communities guide sustainable solutions

In remote South Australia, co-design is showing the way forward for water supply that’s crucial to staying on Country.

27 May 2025 9 min read

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How to make a raingarden

Make every drop count by setting up a raingarden in your backyard. Here’s how it works and how to get started.

26 May 2025 4 min read

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Bird flu: Everything you need to know about avian influenza

Almost 150 years since it was first recognised as “fowl plague” in Italy and other European countries, bird flu is now a concern worldwide because of its effects on wildlife and the agriculture industry, especially poultry.

20 May 2025 4 min read

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How butterflies benefit the environment

There’s more to butterflies than meets the eye. Find out how they can help the environment – and how you can attract them to your garden.

13 May 2025 3 min read

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7 fascinating SA places you probably didn’t know were heritage-listed!

From temples to trees and gravesites – we bet you’ve never heard of these heritage places in SA.

30 Apr. 2025 6 min read

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Step into bushwalking this autumn

Fancy a bushwalk this autumn? Here’s everything you need to know before taking that first step.

28 Apr. 2025 4 min read

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Your guide to understanding levee banks and flooding

When you hear the word “levee” – do you think of a charge, tax, fee or fine? With many of us currently grappling with the high cost of living, it’s only natural that our minds should turn to levies of a financial kind!

28 Apr. 2025 3 min read

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SA industry conference: How to future-proof your business in a changing climate

How can local businesses and communities thrive in a changing climate? Find out at the 2025 Industry Climate Change Conference in Adelaide on 8-9 May. From cutting emissions to creating new opportunities, it’s all about building a more resilient South Australia.

19 Apr. 2025 2 min read

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15 fascinating facts about the Flinders Ranges

Find out what makes the Flinders Ranges such a fascinating region, and the focus of SA’s latest World Heritage bid.

17 Apr. 2025 6 min read

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Citizen science in action: Working with a Conservation Ecologist

Citizen science is when the public help collect and analyse data about the natural world, often in collaboration with professional scientists. The best thing about citizen science is that you don’t need a science background or any technical skills to get involved. Just a sharp eye and a smartphone are often all it takes!

09 Apr. 2025 6 min read

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Fighting fire with fire: How burns helped firies battle Wilmington blaze

There’s no such thing as a ‘good’ bushfire. But a recent fire at Wilmington, in the northern section of Mount Remarkable National Park, was a good example of how a well-planned and strategic prescribed burn program can help authorities extinguish a blaze that is threatening communities and the environment.

08 Apr. 2025 6 min read

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