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Just six months into the Encounter Bay mussel reef restoration trial, monitoring has revealed a fascinating community taking up residence on the mats Mussel Mats Bring New Life to Encounter Bay - 08th August 2026
Just six months into the Encounter Bay mussel reef restoration trial, monitoring has revealed a fascinating community taking up residence on the mats
Rather than fighting nature with fences and culls, working with dingoes as a natural regulator could restore ecological balance while boosting agricultural productivity — a shift in thinking that could benefit farmers, wildlife and the environment alike. Dingoes: Nature's Own Pest Controller - 08th August 2026
Rather than fighting nature with fences and culls, working with dingoes as a natural regulator could restore ecological balance while boosting agricultural productivity — a shift in thinking that could benefit farmers, wildlife and the environment alike.
Official update on the detection of H5N1 Bird Flu virus from PIRSA including the current situation in South Australia and the risk posed. Also advice on what to look out for in wild as well as captive birds and what to do to help prevent the spread as well as when you find sick or dead birds or other animals. Report any findings to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888. H5 Bird Flu Detection in Western Australia - 22nd June 2026
Official update on the detection of H5N1 Bird Flu virus from PIRSA including the current situation in South Australia and the risk posed. Also advice on what to look out for in wild as well as captive birds and what to do to help prevent the spread as well as when you find sick or dead birds or other animals. Report any findings to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
Biodiversity Victor Harbor is bringing environmental storytelling to the big screen, and the response from the community has been inspiring. Our Environment-based Film Nights at the historic Victa Cinema have created a welcoming space to learn, connect and talk about the natural world we love — right here on the Fleurieu Peninsula and beyond. Biodiversity on the Big Screen - 28th January 2026
Biodiversity Victor Harbor is bringing environmental storytelling to the big screen, and the response from the community has been inspiring. Our Environment-based Film Nights at the historic Victa Cinema have created a welcoming space to learn, connect and talk about the natural world we love — right here on the Fleurieu Peninsula and beyond.
A proposal for a large-scale marina at Eastern Beach, Victor Harbor — described by community groups as being of “Gold Coast proportions” — has reignited widespread concern about environmental damage, loss of public space, and long-term financial risk for ratepayers. Gold Coast–Style Marina Proposed for Eastern Beach Raises Alarm in Victor Harbor - 17th January 2026
A proposal for a large-scale marina at Eastern Beach, Victor Harbor — described by community groups as being of “Gold Coast proportions” — has reignited widespread concern about environmental damage, loss of public space, and long-term financial risk for ratepayers.
For more information Bio-VH Submission re CVH Recreational Boating Strategy (Eastern Beach Marina)
Bluff Community Planting Festival is on again this June. Come for an hour, come for two. Bring your family and friends. Help restore the habitat of the renown Bluff, whilst enjoying magnificent coastal views Bluff Community Planting Festival - June 2026 - 15th January 2026
Bluff Community Planting Festival is on again this June. Come for an hour, come for two. Bring your family and friends. Help restore the habitat of the renown Bluff, whilst enjoying magnificent coastal views
Between Port Elliot and Middleton lies a stretch of coastline that nearly vanished beneath bulldozers. Today, it stands as one of the Fleurieu’s quiet triumphs — a living classroom, a cultural landscape, and a testament to the power of community persistence. This is the story of Ratalang / Basham’s Beach Conservation Reserve — a place once destined for houses and carparks, now humming with birdsong, native grasses, and the footsteps of volunteers who continue to keep A coastal treasure kept alive by community hands - Ratalang Basham Beach Conservation Reserve - 08th November 2025
Between Port Elliot and Middleton lies a stretch of coastline that nearly vanished beneath bulldozers. Today, it stands as one of the Fleurieu’s quiet triumphs — a living classroom, a cultural landscape, and a testament to the power of community persistence. This is the story of Ratalang / Basham’s Beach Conservation Reserve — a place once destined for houses and carparks, now humming with birdsong, native grasses, and the footsteps of volunteers who continue to keep
Victor Harbor’s draft Environmental Management Plan 2025–2030 sets out the City’s vision for a greener, more sustainable future — but is it strong enough to protect the nature we love? Biodiversity Victor Harbor’s submission calls for clearer goals, smarter actions, and community partnership to make the plan truly effective. Strengthening Victor Harbor’s Environmental Future - 24th October 2025
Victor Harbor’s draft Environmental Management Plan 2025–2030 sets out the City’s vision for a greener, more sustainable future — but is it strong enough to protect the nature we love? Biodiversity Victor Harbor’s submission calls for clearer goals, smarter actions, and community partnership to make the plan truly effective.
Discover the Fleurieu's hidden secret: the critically endangered Fleurieu Swamps. These ancient, living sponges are a vital home for unique wildlife and a key part of our history. But they're at risk. Our full article reveals why they're so special and how you can help protect this priceless part of our environment. A Living Sponge, A Time Capsule: The Critically Endangered Fleurieu Swamps - 30th September 2025
Discover the Fleurieu's hidden secret: the critically endangered Fleurieu Swamps. These ancient, living sponges are a vital home for unique wildlife and a key part of our history. But they're at risk. Our full article reveals why they're so special and how you can help protect this priceless part of our environment.
Website: Aboriginal knowledge and values of the Fleurieu swamps
This froth and bubble on the Inman River weir is not Karenia mikimotoi. It is food for it. It is “nutrient" – rural runoff of phosphates. A boom for the bloom, so to speak. Politicians have been wary about it, tip-toeing around questions from the algal bloom community forum audiences.  This froth and bubble on the Inman River weir is not Karenia mikimotoi. - 10th September 2025
This froth and bubble on the Inman River weir is not Karenia mikimotoi. It is food for it. It is “nutrient" – rural runoff of phosphates. A boom for the bloom, so to speak. Politicians have been wary about it, tip-toeing around questions from the algal bloom community forum audiences. 


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