Good Living

If you’ve walked along the beach in recent months and seen foam, discoloured water or dead fish, you’re not alone. A large natural algal bloom is affecting South Australia’s coastline. Here are the answers to lots of commonly asked questions.

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

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!

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

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.

South Australia is the driest state on the driest inhabited continent, so it is easy to forget that we also experience flooding. We take a look at floods in our state’s history and what you can do to prepare.

Planting a tree is a simple act that can bring you rewards for years – even decades – to come. Planting a native tree goes a step further and brings benefits to our birds, animals and insects too. How do you choose the right one?

This year is 20 years since the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary (ADS) was established. To mark the milestone, we reflect on the importance of the Sanctuary, how we can all help the dolphins, and what’s happened in the past two decades. Plus, read on for 20 fascinating facts you probably didn’t know!
 

If you’ve spent time strolling along Adelaide’s metro beaches or jetties, you might have spotted a long-nosed fur seal or the occasional Australian sea lion floating in the shallows.

A volcano, a blue lake, a sinkhole and a cave garden… it all sounds like the start of a great adventure story! This is your guide to exploring Mount Gambier’s State Heritage Areas.

There are more than 30,000 privately owned dams across South Australia – and for many landholders, they’re one of the most important assets on the property. Here’s everything you need to know about maintaining your dam.

If you’ve ever driven north to explore the rugged beauty of Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, chances are you’ve already benefitted from the hard work of Geoff Henderson and his team - Friends of Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park.

If you holiday in the northern Flinders Ranges region, make time to visit Beltana, a lovingly preserved outback town full of history, including being the birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Make the best of rainy weather and visit these wondrous SA waterfalls.

Winter is a special time of year at the botanic gardens. Here’s how to make the most of it.