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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Paws for thought: How to enjoy nature with your dog, responsibly
If you’re a dog lover and want to do the right thing for the environment, read on.... even the most responsible dog owners can learn new tricks!
18 Jun. 2025 6 min read
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