RSVP by 16th November renee.mead@birdlife.org.au 0422 798 388 Tumby Bay Nov 20th & Streaky Bay Nov 23rd apologies for the blurry image

It was recently announced in parliament that the application to clear native vegetation at Whalers Way has been rejected by the Native Vegetation Council. Eyre Peninsula Environment Protection Alliance (EPEPA) welcomes this decision. In our opinion, it is a triumph of common sense given that Whalers Way has such dramatic scenery, is critical habitat for native plants and animals, is important to the tourism industry, and is so well loved by generations of locals. google image

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https://www.portlincoln.sa.gov.au/notice-board/latest-news/have-your-say-on-the-future-of-port-lincolns-community-spaces September 17th 2026 The City of Port Lincoln is inviting community feedback on six draft Community Land Management Plans, supporting Council’s continued focus on well-managed parks, sporting grounds, coastal reserves and community facilities. The review builds on Council’s master planning work and recent success in securing external funding and investing i

https://theconversation.com/the-space-race-should-not-endanger-australian-wildlife-289594?fbclid=IwdGRzaAUieeljbGNrBSJ54mV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEet4eU_wEolp75_xb0l_obE9BFUgARSDddKpkFG9GQJOCrVODGKSnKAx9DQNY_aem_6XjBIFELEO9lXxdtoP7rIw September 24, 2026 Authors: Kirsten Parris & Hugh Possingham The race to space continues, with the number of rockets launched increasing every year. Most of these send satellites into orbit. A smaller number are fo

It was recently announced in parliament that the application to clear native vegetation at Whalers Way has been rejected by the Native Vegetation Council. Eyre Peninsula Environment Protection Alliance (EPEPA) welcomes this decision. In our opinion, it is a triumph of common sense given that Whalers Way has such dramatic scenery, is critical habitat for native plants and animals, is important to the tourism industry, and is so well loved by generations of locals. google image

screenshot of Hansard SA Parliament Hansard screenshot of Minister Burke announcing the Native Vegetation Council's assessment & decision to reject the variation to the Heritage Agreement application at Whalers Way. screenshot of Native Vegetation Act 1991 Section 23 (5) clearly stating that the Minister cannot LEGALLY vary a Heritage Agreement without Native Vegetation Council approval. EPEPA would like to sincerely thank the Native Vegetation Council for its expertise an

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/fears-for-sea-lions-after-mass-bird-mortality-event-on-ki/107064416 Leah Maclennan 23/08/2026 ABC News Source: ABC Website: Pages Islands have one of the largest and most stable sea lion colonies. (ABC South East SA: Caroline Horn) In short: Mass bird deaths believed to be linked to H5N1 bird flu have been detected on islands that host a large sea lion breeding colony. While the bird flu strain has not been detected in sea lions in Au

Southern Launch and DSTG conduct Koonibba Rising Rocket launch in South Australia Space & Defense Tech and Security News August 6th 2026 Editorial Team Source: website Southern Launch and the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) have launched the Koonibba Rising Rocket (KRR) from the Koonibba Test Range in South Australia. Named after the Koonibba community, the mission was the third to take place at the range in 2026. According to Southern Launch, the KRR vehicle f

https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2026-08-06/australian-rocket-motor-takes-flight Australian Government Media Release August 6 2026 The first successful test flight of a fully Australian-designed and manufactured advanced solid rocket motor has taken place at the Koonibba Test Range near Ceduna, South Australia. This milestone marks another significant step towards Australia’s sovereign guided weapons capability, demonstrating the ability of Australian indust

Published: August 5, 2026 6.04am AEST John Woinarski, Euan Ritchie, Stephen Garnett https://theconversation.com/powerless-against-bird-flu-not-entirely-here-are-8-ways-to-help-protect-australias-birds-and-mammals-288909?utm_medium=article_native_share&utm_source=theconversation.com The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has now spread from migratory birds to infect resident Australian birds. Clusters of dead birds have been found in several locations. The virus will inevitably i

The University of Melbourne- Professor Kirsten Parris July 7th 2026 https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/how-rocket-launches-could-threaten-australias-coastal-wildlife?in_c=topstoryblock_1 source: website article Banner: Alamy- Blast waves, acoustic trauma and sonic booms pose serious, underexamined risks to the threatened species living near proposed launch sites like South Australia's Whalers Way and rockets have been big news of late, from the successful Artemis 2 mis

This July! Port Lincoln & Streaky Bay venues confirmed. https://www.savethewaves.org/filmfest/ Save the Waves website

Life is returning in a hurry on Australia’s latest island conservation success story – and the results are already astonishing. By Karen McGhee | Photography by Randy Larcombe • 15 June 2026 Flinders Island revival - Australian Geographic source: Australian Geographic Source; Australian Geographic article- Sue Robinson and Kalinka the detection dog systematically scan the island for traces of surviving cats. source: Australian Geographic article- Helicopters are the best way

April 11th 2026 Artemis Crew speech Perspective on Earth (Victor Glover & crew): "I can really see Earth as one thing... you have this amazing place, this spaceship... that was created to give us a place to live in the universe... Planet Earth, you are a crew".

April 11th 2026 Artemis Crew speech Perspective on Earth (Victor Glover & crew): "I can really see Earth as one thing... you have this amazing place, this spaceship... that was created to give us a place to live in the universe... Planet Earth, you are a crew".

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-01732-0 www.nature.com author: Alexandra Witze 29 May 2026 Failure will probably delay US space agency’s efforts to beat China to the lunar surface. Buoyed by the successful Artemis II mission around the Moon in April, NASA has been ramping up its plans to explore the lunar surface and build a base there. Now, those Moon dreams are in trouble, as one of the aerospace companies heavily involved in executing them — Blue Origin in K

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240627-the-environmental-cost-of-rocket-launches BBC.com Richard Hollingham May 2026 Space launches are increasing and the rockets are getting bigger. But there can be some major environmental costs when things don't go to plan. When SpaceX's Starship slowly hauled itself off the launchpad and into the Texas skies on 20 April 2023, few people expected the maiden flight of the world's most powerful rocket to last as long as it did. Applau

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240627-the-environmental-cost-of-rocket-launches BBC.com Richard Hollingham May 2026 Space launches are increasing and the rockets are getting bigger. But there can be some major environmental costs when things don't go to plan. When SpaceX's Starship slowly hauled itself off the launchpad and into the Texas skies on 20 April 2023, few people expected the maiden flight of the world's most powerful rocket to last as long as it did. Applau

This July! Port Lincoln & Streaky Bay venues confirmed. https://www.savethewaves.org/filmfest/ Save the Waves website