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New report highlights South Australia’s leadership in climate change

18/09/2020

South Australia’s approach to tackling climate change has been given the tick of approval by renowned climate economist Professor Ross Garnaut in a new report.

Removing feral cats from parks on Kangaroo Island

16/09/2020

Feral cat control in parks on the western end of Kangaroo Island is helping to minimise the cats’ impact on native wildlife recovering from bushfires.

It's magpie swooping season

14/09/2020

Spring means stealthy magpies swoop with a startling swoosh.

Hope Valley Reservoir to open this summer

07/09/2020

Families and fitness lovers will soon be able to walk, cycle and explore Hope Valley Reservoir for the first time in almost 150 years, with concept plans now approved for a range of recreational activities at the site.

Where last-minute October long weekend campsites are available in South Australia’s national parks

17/09/2020

There’s still time to book a camping trip for the long weekend. Here’s what’s available in SA’s national parks.

Blue-tongue lizards in your backyard: Your questions answered

16/09/2020

Spring is here and blueys are out and about. Here are the answers to some of your most frequently asked questions.

Find out how the shy and secretive Kangaroo Island western whipbird is faring post-bushfire

16/09/2020

Learn about SA’s lesser-known bushfire-affected creatures. Here’s how Kangaroo Island’s western whipbird is faring.

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