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What you need to know about droughts and saving water

Droughts can happen anywhere and anytime in Australia, and they are a recurring feature of our landscape.

20 Mar. 2025 3 min read

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5 dazzling Adelaide Fringe experiences to catch in our parks and gardens

Adelaide Fringe isn’t just about dazzling performances in the city—it’s also about taking art into some of South Australia’s most iconic locations.

21 Feb. 2025 3 min read

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Five ways we’re improving South Australia’s biodiversity

South Australia’s biodiversity is declining, with many animals, plants and ecosystems under threat. But it’s not all bad news. Find out how we’re working to undo damage to the environment and give biodiversity a chance.

18 Mar. 2025 5 min read

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How you can help conservation efforts by recording frog noises

Calling all nature lovers! Grab your phone and head to your garden, local park or waterway to help experts understand frog populations in South Australia.

05 Mar. 2025 3 min read

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Inspiring women of DEW - Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025

To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March 2025, we’re highlighting some of the extraordinary women in DEW who are helping to shape a sustainable future in South Australia.

07 Mar. 2025 4 min read

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Beat the invaders: Five ways we’re tackling pest species in SA

Are you a fan of ABC TV’s recent show ‘Eat the Invaders’? Even if it did not make your mouth water, or appeal to your culinary instincts, it may have made you more curious about what is being done to manage the invasive species which threaten South Australia’s native biodiversity.

03 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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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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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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Go directly to Gaol, half price on History Day

On Sunday 18 May, as part of South Australia’s History Festival, tickets to historic Adelaide Gaol are half price and there’s extra for all the family to learn and enjoy.

06 May 2025 3 min read

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People power: Spotlight on 3 amazing citizen science projects

Citizen science is a really great way for anyone in the community to engage in their environment, and to help add to our collective knowledge of our the world around us. In 2023, the State Government announced a $2m fund to support individuals and groups engaging in citizen science projects across SA. Here’s a look at how some of the projects are going.

08 Apr. 2025 5 min read

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After the fire: Welcome back to Mount Remarkable National Park

Two months after a bushfire swept through the northern part of the park, Mount Remarkable National Park has reopened to the public, giving visitors a unique opportunity to visit and witness the remarkable recovery of the landscape.

17 Apr. 2025 5 min read

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