In mid-March, the perimeter of my physical world shrank to the area from the back of our house to the nature strip outside...
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Faunaverse on the essential business of nature education
To Alex and Jane, creating closer connections between humans and the natural world is not a niche or idealistic desire: it’s essential, for humans and the environment alike...
The native herb every gin-lover needs to know
Few realise that the Australian bush is full of useful herbs, and one of the best to cultivate is Australian Mint...
3 nature-friendly tricks to weed-proof your wildlife garden
Weeds can quickly spread throughout wildlife gardens, and threaten indigenous plants and animals. Fortunately, there are three simple, nature-friendly tricks every Aussie can employ in their wildlife garden to keep the weeds under control.
Australia’s river-monster of the dinosaur age
Australia has a reputation for perilous waters. Unsurprisingly, the waters of Australia’s past were no different and of the creatures that lurked in them, none were more bizarre than the ancient river-monster: Koolasuchus.
Ice, wind and sea: a voyage through the Southern Ocean
From 60 degrees south there is the Southern Ocean. Its presence is mighty – notorious for driving winds, humongous swells and vast expanses of sea ice...
How citizens are changing science and how to get involved
The western scientific revolution birthed the scientific method and professional research scientists took over from the church in investigating the way the world works. Now science is enjoying another transformation...
Eucalypt mythbusting: a comprehensive guide
Misconceptions about eucalypts abound. They seem to be as widespread and diverse as the eucalypts themselves...