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Learn how to reduce plastic food waste on your next hiking or camping trip

Want to use less plastic on your next adventure? Try these tips – including some recipe ideas from our rangers.

01 Jul. 2021 4 min read

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Be responsible with your fishing gear

Your old fishing gear belongs in the bin, not the sea. Find out why it can be so dangerous for marine life.

01 Jul. 2021 2 min read

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How to tell different whale species apart

Southern right and humpback whales are the most commonly sighted species in SA. Here’s how to tell the difference.

01 Jul. 2021 1 min read

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14 national parks near Adelaide with toilets

When you gotta go, you gotta go. Find out where you can spend a penny in comfort in a national park near Adelaide.

23 Jun. 2021 3 min read

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How to tell if you’ve got a pesky mouse or a native antechinus in your house

If you’re about to set a mouse trap – wait! If it’s an antechinus visiting, you need to rethink. Here’s what to do.

16 Jun. 2021 4 min read

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10 South Australian national parks with names derived from Aboriginal languages

Many of SA’s park names have Aboriginal language origins. Here are 10 of them and their First Nation beginnings.

02 Jun. 2021 7 min read

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What it’s like to swim with giant Australian cuttlefish

Experience SA’s giant cuttlefish migration from afar with these pics from underwater photographer Carl Charter.

31 May 2021 4 min read

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Get to know 5 of South Australia’s megafauna species

How much do you know about SA’s amazing prehistoric animals? Take a trip back in time and learn about some of them.

26 May 2021 5 min read

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5 more fungi to look for in the Adelaide Hills

Are you a fungi fanatic? Many of you loved the first batch we dished up, so here are some extras to look out for.

24 May 2021 3 min read

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Unpacked: South Australia’s new plan to respond to climate change

Want a simple explanation of climate change and how SA is responding to it? Here’s what you need to know.

19 May 2021 4 min read

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How Adelaide’s beaches stay in shape

It’s hard work keeping Adelaide beaches looking good. Find out what it involves and why it’s worth the effort.

19 May 2021 2 min read

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Unpacked: Professor Garnaut’s report on South Australia’s climate change challenge and opportunity

Want a simple overview of Garnaut’s report about SA’s climate change situation? Here’s what you need to know.

18 May 2021 4 min read

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