Publications
December 11, 2025
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All About Wildlife
And just like that, we are coming to the end of another year....
It has been a year of hard work, attending copious calls for wildlife needing help and caring for numerous native lives who find themselves at one of our two Bohollow Shelters. For my family and I at our founding Bohollow Wildlife Shelter at Bunbartha, it’s been a year of
On the Brink
Importance of biodiversity
In this column we have often referred to the importance of biodiversity in maintaining a well-functioning ecosystem. It’s increasingly recognised that the scarcity or extinction of any flora or fauna will upset the balance of nature and we have ecologists and natural resource managers working to identify and address
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November 27, 2025
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Garden Hints & Tips
Dry Climate Gardening
The BOM hasn’t been covering itself with glory in recent months, not just because of its controversial new website, but for some seemingly erratic weather predictions. After our dry winter we were promised a wetter than average spring, and then maybe not, and then maybe it will come later.
Publications
November 13, 2025
Across the district, Kinder to School transition days are playing a vital role in helping young children feel comfortable and confident to begin their new school journey next year.
On the Brink
Looking at endangered or extinct flora and fauna.
Flora biodiversity is important because it provides essential ecosystem services like clean air, water, and fertile soil, which are critical for human health and survival.
Publications
October 30, 2025
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On the Brink
Do we care if mosquitoes become extinct?
Yes – we know - mosquitoes are part of the delicate balance of nature. Still, would the ecosystem really collapse if they disappeared? Do we care if mosquitoes become extinct? Of course, in principle yes — biodiversity matters. Every species, no matter how irritating, plays a role in the grand web of
Publications
October 16, 2025
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On the Brink
Why worry?
So why do we worry if some tiny bug or obscure frog can no longer be found in the wild? It’s likely that there are many people who secretly long for the day when mosquitoes become extinct! But here are some reasons why we should worry - even about
Publications
October 2, 2025
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