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5 top reasons to plant South Australian natives in your garden

Native gardens are beautiful – and they have many benefits. Here’s why you should plant natives at your place.

04 Mar. 2026 4 min read

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5 fascinating medicinal plants to discover in Adelaide Botanic Garden’s Garden of Health

Expand your flora-midable knowledge this World Wildlife Day and discover the fascinating history of medicinal plants. 

03 Mar. 2026 5 min read

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Friends’ tips: Friends of Coorong National Park

Discover local tips, hidden gems and volunteer stories from Friends of Coorong National Park.

01 Mar. 2026 5 min read

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100 years of wonder below: Celebrate a century of exploring Kelly Hill Caves

This year marks 100 years since curious locals first ventured into the caves, guided only by candlelight and a sense of adventure. And now, a century later, it’s your turn to follow in their footsteps.

23 Feb. 2026 3 min read

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Your ultimate guide to Kangaroo Island

Looking for a world class nature-based experience? Look no further than Kangaroo Island.

03 Feb. 2026 4 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. 

28 Jan. 2026 4 min read

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How to nominate a place for State Heritage protection in South Australia

South Australia’s heritage tells the story of our shared history, helping us to understand where we’ve come from, where we are today, and where we are headed as a community. 

20 Jan. 2026 5 min read

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South Australia’s stinkiest flower is about to bloom. Here are 9 fragrant facts about this putrid plant!

Adelaide Botanic Garden’s smelliest flower is about to bloom. Here’s what you need to know before you visit.

13 Jan. 2026 7 min read

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Celebrate Dhil­ba Guu­ran­da-Innes Nation­al Park this January

This January, we’re shining the spotlight on a Yorke Peninsula favourite – Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park as our Park of the Month.

07 Jan. 2026 4 min read

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10 tips to keep you and your house cool this summer

You can keep yourself and your house cool this summer and be kind to the environment at the same time. Here’s how.

06 Jan. 2026 5 min read

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How to keep your pets cool in hot weather

There’s plenty you can do to look after your pets when the weather heats up. Here’s how.

06 Jan. 2026 2 min read

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SA native groundcovers: The low-down on plants that grow down low!

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

05 Jan. 2026 6 min read

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