Gardening Tips for Autumn 2024
With lower humidity and cooler temperatures, many pest insects have gone and there are so many more plant varieties you can grow.
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With lower humidity and cooler temperatures, many pest insects have gone and there are so many more plant varieties you can grow.
The Sunshine Coast has quality night skies in a number of areas across the region. Have your say on the proposed Dark Sky Reserve.
This weekend, harvest any basil you're growing before it dies back and make this classic basic pesto. Enjoy tossed through pasta.
Find out how this underwater ‘canary’ is warning of the impacts
Nothing sparks innovation more than something that's about to be binned.
Come share a yarn and forge new friendships
Book in for a fun back-to-basics workshops. Your skin will love you.
A 'hands on' practical workshop introducing you to the joys of small space worm farm composting from local expert, Simon Rixon from Maroochy Urban Farm.
Discover this council program helping children understand severe weather and its potential impacts
Check out this recipe for DIY Bokashi Mix using just a few ingredients
Head to the First Nations Family Fun Day for fun, food, craft and culture.
Missed the OzHarvest Fight Food Waste sessions? Here are the top tips from OzHarvest food waste fighter Michele Lipner.
Pip Magazine is a great place to find ideas, information and inspiration about living more sustainably using permaculture principles.
Some of the biggest car companies want to pump the brakes on new legislation that would cut petrol bills and clean up climate pollution.
Looking for free things to do this weekend? Head to the First Nations Family Fun Day, in Glass House Mountains for fun, food, craft and culture.
Become a Citizen Scientist these school holidays on a guided ClimateWatch trail walk.
Find reuse and recycling options for things that can't be recycled at home such as clothing, electronics, mattresses, paint, white goods, coffee capsules and more.
Emissions from households’ water use are on a par with aviation. The big cuts and savings they can make are being neglected
A framework for selecting and specifying sustainable materials for buildings in Australia, aimed primarily at architects and other building professionals.
An introductory guide to designing energy-efficient, future-proof, healthy and comfortable homes that last a lifetime.
If you’re considering a sustainable build or renovation, this series is for you. Over 100 homes will open their doors across the country, sharing their experience of building and living in sustainable homes. PLUS join architects, designers, tradespeople and experts for a month of online extension sessions.
Fancy learning more about hydroponic gardening? Check out these resources
Roughly half of the world’s population is experiencing severe water scarcity for at least part of the year. These numbers are expected to increase, exacerbated by climate change and population growth. Take a moment to consider your role this World Water Day.
Yikes, the water bill just arrived and it's more of a William than a 'bill'! Avoid a nasty surprise. Learn how to check for leaks and what to do when you find a leak.