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5 ways to volunteer in South Australia's parks and gardens
8+ hour, 3+ min ago (589+ words) Have you ever wanted to volunteer out in nature but weren't sure where to start? If you enjoy spending time in fresh air and nature, staying active, learning conservation skills and meeting like-minded individuals, volunteering in South Australia's parks and…...
Department for Environment and Water - Kangaroo count takes to the sky
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (396+ words) Annual surveys of South Australia's kangaroo populations will take off this month and cover nine regional areas." Helicopter surveys will start in the Lower South East from May 18-22, covering about 1400sq km, including Glencoe, inland of Robe, Lucindale and Cadgee. Additional…...
From easy strolls to epic hikes: Decoding South Australia's walking
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1142+ words) Ever wondered what you're in for when you see a walking track labelled, for instance, 'Grade 3'? What's hard for one person might be a breeze for those with mountain-goat legs. But fear not, because the Australian Walking Track Grading System…...
From the depths to display: Rediscovering South Australia's oldest
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (861+ words) Beneath the waters of Encounter Bay, South Australia's oldest known shipwreck, the South Australian, lay hidden for almost two centuries before being rediscovered in 2018. Built in England in 1819, the South Australian first served as a mail ship before it was…...
Department for Environment and Water - Giant pine scale
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1647+ words) Highbury Aqueduct Reserve is closely monitored by PIRSA following the detection of Giant pine scale in 2023. Giant pine scale is an insect that feeds on the sap of pine trees and poses a serious biosecurity threat to the forestry industry…...
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1+ mon, 3+ week ago (14+ words) Making South Australia's national parks more inclusive for autistic people'Department for Environment and Water...
12 of the best local native shrubs for South Australian gardens
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (308+ words) South Australian native shrubs are brilliant for garden design and adapted to our climate. We've rounded up a dozen favourites, from low-lying beauties to substantial screening plants. Pretty much any size garden has room for at least a couple of…...
Department for Environment and Water - Bookmark Creek first operations
2+ mon, 19+ hour ago (221+ words) The Department for Environment and Water's Water Infrastructure and Operations branch recently commenced the first operations of Bookmark Creek infrastructure constructed under the Sustaining Riverland Environments program. Operations began on Wednesday 11 March 2026 and it will run for up to 12 days....
Department for Environment and Water - Over $6 million for water
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (241+ words) The federal and state governments are investing $6. 2 million toward three new water science projects " including a nation-leading pilot " that will investigate new and innovative ways to better manage and deliver water for regional communities. Managed aquifer recharge (MAR) is a…...
Department for Environment and Water - Volunteers and vets receive
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (392+ words) South Australia's sick and injured native wildlife will benefit from improved veterinary care under a $1 million state government program to support the volunteer rescue and rehabilitation sector. Southern Koala and Echidna Rescue (SKER), at Onkaparinga Hills, will receive $600, 000 over four…...