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RecyclingDon's tip: it's possible to recycle all sorts of organic matter (that's anything that was once alive) in your garden. Add leaves, lawn clippings, kitchen scraps and even torn newspaper to the compost heap. Large items such as prunings...

On last week’s program, Don showed a photograph of a satin bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus) that died an agonising death after a blue ring from a 2-litre milk bottle became caught around its neck...

Save the CarYou might think that getting rid of your old petrol guzzling vehicle and replacing it with a brand new, fuel-efficient car would be a good thing to do to help the environment. Not so, says science reporter...

Modern appliances are very convenient, but as John Dengate explained, they come with a hidden cost for both home owners and the environment. Twenty to thirty years ago appliances were...

If you are keen to help the environment one of the most beneficial things you can do is to grow plants that are indigenous to your local area. These plants have evolved to grow...

Skink  Checking footwear for spiders or snakes every morning is second nature to many Australians, particularly those living near the bush. John Dengate discovered a creature in one of his boots that at first looked dangerous, but on...

Snake Bites Every year in Australia between 500 to 3000 people are bitten by snakes. A very common myth about snakes is that they are extremely aggressive, and they'll do just...

Snake WarningVeterinary Surgeon, Dr Rob Zammit, warned that it is now snake season. Even though the worst months (November and March) are still to come, vets around the country are already reporting cases of snakebite. Rob suggested taking these...

The Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) belongs to an ancient group of flightless birds called ratites, along with the Australian emu, African ostrich and New Zealand kiwi. Found in the dense, tropical rainforests of north-east Queensland, the Southern Cassowary...

Spur-winged PloversJohn Dengate visited the grounds of Sydney University, where a pair of Spur-winged plovers is nesting. The parents are very protective of their two chicks, and swoop any students who...