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- 1Native vegetation ruling halts South Australian rocket launch site●"A native vegetation ruling has grounded a South Australian rocket launch complex despite having state and federal gover
A Native Vegetation Council ruling has blocked development at Whalers Way on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, halting Southern Launch's plans for a commercial rocket launch complex. The decision denies variations to a heritage agreement covering the site, even though the project had already secured both state and federal government planning approvals. Supporters of the space industry see the ruling as a setback for Australian launch ambitions, while it is being read as a win for native vegetation protection.
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A botanic garden has hired a fire scientist to research how flammable native plants are. The role will focus on understanding which native species burn more readily, informing fire safety and landscaping choices in fire-prone regions. The move reflects growing attention to wildfire risk and the relationship between native vegetation and fire behaviour.
- 3Australia's best home gardens showcased from rooftops to cattle farms▼From urban rooftops to working cattle farms: Australia’s best home gardens – in pictures
A photo collection highlights standout home gardens across Australia, ranging from small urban rooftop plots to productive gardens on working cattle farms. The images showcase the diversity of backyard growing in the country, featuring vegetable patches, native plantings and creative use of limited city space alongside large rural properties.
- 4Warbling Doradito photographed at Laguna de Monte in Argentina●📷 A Warbling Doradito (Pseudocolopteryx flaviventris) perched among the vegetation, photographed at Laguna de Monte in S
A Warbling Doradito (Pseudocolopteryx flaviventris) was photographed perched among vegetation at Laguna de Monte in San Miguel del Monte, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The small native bird is commonly found in wetlands, reedbeds and dense vegetation. Nature enthusiasts are sharing the image, drawing attention to the wetland habitats of this species in the region.
- 5Solar farms could double as havens for native plants▼Studies map microclimates beneath solar panels to help native vegetation thrive in the shadow of renewable energy
New research is mapping the microclimates created beneath solar panels, where shade and cooler temperatures could support native vegetation. Scientists hope the findings will guide the design of solar farms so renewable energy installations also restore or protect plant life, turning energy infrastructure into habitat. The approach, known as agrivoltaics or ecovoltaics, is drawing attention as solar deployment expands worldwide.