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Micro-algae bloom likely cause after surfers reportedly falling ill at SA beach

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Eva Blandis |Caroline Horn

A micro-algae bloom is the likely cause of dead marine life reported from Waitpinga to Basham Beach in the Fleurieu Peninsula, the EPA says. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is investigating the fish deaths. Initial results from water testing would be available in about a week. Dead octopuses have been found along South Australian beaches as environment authorities say a micro-algae bloom could be to blame for fish deaths on the weekend.
Adelaide Hills farmers and households struggling as dams, tanks and waterways dry up

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Caroline Horn |Thomas Kelsall

An Adelaide Hills farmer says she has had to buy 10 tanker loads of water in the last three months due to a lack of rainfall. Water carters are facing “unprecedented” demand for services, with sporting clubs opening up their facilities for people to shower in some areas. The state government has launched an emergency intervention in the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu regions to boost water carting capacity.
Fears students' health risked by Kangaroo Island corellas covering 'everything' in poo

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Rory McClaren |Caroline Horn

Parents at a Kangaroo Island school say their children are being made to play and eat among corella droppings. The local landscape board has been denied permission to undertake night-time culling within the school grounds. The Department of Education says it is working with local stakeholders and providing bird management advice to the school.
Beloved horse-drawn tram returns to Victor Harbor for summer after heartache

Dec 25, 2024 | abc.net.au | Caroline Horn
Invasive pest carp a popular part of traditional Czech-Australian Christmas

Dec 23, 2024 | abc.net.au | Caroline Horn

Carp is an introduced pest in Australia and when caught must be killed and not returned to the water. It remains, however, an important part of the Christmas meal for Australians of Eastern European heritage. Carp is traditionally served on Christmas Eve. The carp caught by Glen Hill can end up in some very fancy dishes, including the 2024 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Award gold medal-winning smoked carp pate.
Kangaroo Island volunteers' 'mad dream' to rebuild 19th-century US sailing ship

Dec 20, 2024 | abc.net.au | Caroline Horn

It started as a quick job to replace a rotting model boat at the entrance to the town of American River on Kangaroo Island. The playground-style boat is an outline of the Independence, a 14-metre sailing ship built at the site of American River by US sealers from Connecticut and Rhode Island in 1803.
Granite Island's penguins are bolder and more aggressive than those in less disturbed places

Dec 14, 2024 | abc.net.au | Caroline Horn

In short: Little Penguins on Granite Island are bolder and more aggressive than those living in less disturbed colonies in South Australia. A Flinders University researcher says there needs to be fewer penguin and human interactions. What's next: They are urging people to stay away at least five metres away from penguin nests at the popular tourist spot as the summer holidays begin.
Calls to change ‘archaic’ restriction on trapping feral cats as animals get more cunning

Nov 28, 2024 | refresh.news | Caroline Horn

Leg traps, cages and AI gel sprayers are being deployed against feral cats on Kangaroo Island, but the Invasive Species Council says it could all be for nothing without a change in the law. Powered by the Echo RSS Plugin by CodeRevolution.
Calls for SA government to change 'archaic' restriction on trapping feral cats in regional areas

Nov 27, 2024 | abc.net.au | Caroline Horn

Regional landholders have joined calls by a wildlife group to change an "archaic" rule that prohibits cats from being trapped and destroyed within 1 kilometre of a residence. The council's advocacy director, Jack Gough, said the restriction undermined the ongoing work to eradicate feral cats on Kangaroo Island and on the South Australian mainland.
The 'heartbreaking, never-ending' rubbish on Australia's third-largest island

Nov 19, 2024 | abc.net.au | Caroline Horn

Mia Bertetto and Nikki Redman are on a mission to clean up the coastline and tourist spots of the island they love — and to inspire others to follow their lead. The Kangaroo Island tour guides have started a social media campaign highlighting the amount of litter they find along the coast and other popular locations. Among the rubbish the two friends pick up as they visit each beach is fishing debris and plastic. With 509 kilometres of coastline, Kangaroo Island is Australia's third-largest island.

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Caroline Horn

Articles

Micro-algae bloom likely cause after surfers reportedly falling ill at SA beach

Adelaide Hills farmers and households struggling as dams, tanks and waterways dry up

Fears students' health risked by Kangaroo Island corellas covering 'everything' in poo

Beloved horse-drawn tram returns to Victor Harbor for summer after heartache

Invasive pest carp a popular part of traditional Czech-Australian Christmas

Kangaroo Island volunteers' 'mad dream' to rebuild 19th-century US sailing ship

Granite Island's penguins are bolder and more aggressive than those in less disturbed places

Calls to change ‘archaic’ restriction on trapping feral cats as animals get more cunning

Calls for SA government to change 'archaic' restriction on trapping feral cats in regional areas

The 'heartbreaking, never-ending' rubbish on Australia's third-largest island

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