December 2025 Source: Facebook: Friends of Osprey, Sth Australia Author: Fran Solly (Friends of Osprey, Sth Australia) An update on the nest in Whalers Way near Port Lincoln. After being unoccupied for several years this nest fledged one young last year and this year is looking good for these two chicks. I am posting this "nest shot" because I want it on the record as a private company has been given approval (with conditions) to launch up to 36 Orbital Rockets and 6 Sub-orbi

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Author: Jodie Hamilton https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-14/new-orchids-discovered-habitat-threat-mount-wedge/106072786 Source: ABC News- Orchids come in many forms including this quirky one called a duck orchid. (Supplied: June Niejalke) In short: Some native orchids are becoming less commonly sighted as human activity impacts the environment. SA has 162 endemic orchid species, with more than half under threat from development, weeds, herbicides and overgrazing. What's nex

https://yoursay.portlincoln.sa.gov.au/draft-2025-port-lincoln-master-plan The City of Port Lincoln is preparing a comprehensive Master Plan to guide the long-term growth and development of Port Lincoln over the next 30 years. This important Master Plan will be a critical tool in shaping the city's future and has been designed to help influence the draft Eyre and Western Regional Plan being prepared by the State Government. Consultation Open - 30 October 2025 The public consul

(ABC News) By Thomas Kelsall Topic:Environmental Management Tue 11 Nov source: ABC News Che Chorley https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-11/algal-bloom-inquiry-limitations-monitoring-program/105996478 In short: The Senate inquiry, led by Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young, has tabled its 207-page report into the management of South Australia's toxic algal bloom. The report makes a total of 14 recommendations. What's next? A state parliamentary inquiry into the crisis is conti

The following is a copy of the speech presented at the dedication by National Surfing Reserve board member Andy Short. Fishery Bay source: google images Good morning distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen and fellow surfers and thank you Ngahuia. My name is Andy Short and I'm here representing National Surfing Reserves, of which I am a board member and was a co-founder along with my colleagues Brad Farmer back in 2005. Also representing the NSR here is another board membe

The Guardian, together with Birds Australia, celebrated Australia's favourite Top Ten Birds, voted by the Australian public on October 15th. https://birdlife.org.au/news/our-top-picks-from-the-bird-of-the-year-top-10/?srsltid=AfmBOorXZhaYjiLQlu17zvP9k_t5kaSGCWsiSN0h_ovVWQxZuk-r9EbA Tiny, secretive, and weighing less than a 10-cent coin, the Southern Emu-wren might not grab headline, but it should. This species is best known for its delicate, wispy tail feathers that look like

Fishery Bay Surf Reserve dedication October 5th 2025 https://www.facebook.com/p/Fishery-Bay-Surfing-Reserve-61561329626454/ Fishery Bay...

Eyre Peninsula Environmental Protection Alliance (EPEPA) site at the Makers Market as part of the Stoke Festival. Come on down to listen...

Research details are in the Research Tab of this website. Pied Oystercatcher (Source: Google images) Sooty Oystercatcher (source: Google...

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/01/what-chance-one-of-australias-smallest-birds-endangered-emu-wren-have-against-rocket-...

https://birdlife.org.au/events/birds-meet-preparing-for-h5-bird-flu-webinar/ Register to attend on the Birdlife Australia website.

Wilderness Society September 2025 https://wilderness.org.au/news-events/landmark-court-win-federal-environment-minister-confirms-he-breac...

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Port Lincoln Times https://portlincolntimes.com.au/news/2025/08/31/rope-recycling-project-progress/