Recycle right
I remember when council kerb-side recycling bins first came out. I was an over-zealous teenager with “Save the Planet” earrings driving my family mad...
Plastic Bag Ban – make the right choice
The long-awaited plastic bag ban is in effect and you are now faced with two options when choosing how to take your groceries home...
No more litter in the lunchbox!
School lunches. I can hear the collective groan from here! And it will probably get louder as I tell you not only do you...
Where to put your pods
Ever since George Clooney burst onto our screens declaring his love for Nespresso, the world has gone mad for the stunning convenience of pod...
Exploring the 100-acre wood
Tucked away on a 100-acre property in Bullsbrook is one of the largest, and most technically advanced tree growers in Australia. Ellenby Tree Farm...
Tackling Food Waste
Did you know that the average Australian household rubbish bin contains 40% food waste? Or that over $1000 worth of the food we purchase...
Welcome to the Northern Valleys Waste Watcher column!
I was always under the impression that as a household we were actually pretty good with our waste — our council recycle bin was...
Regulator warns Gingin of water shortage
David Rickson, Gingin Water Group
Scientists from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) have been advising the committee of Gingin Water Group on...
Is the methane problem a myth?
Methane and its effects as a potent greenhouse gas and contributor to global warming are well publicised — but is there an environmental difference...
Bullsbrook Landcare 20 years young!
On Saturday 21 October, the Bullsbrook Landcare celebrated its 20th Birthday. Our fancy official name is North Swan Land Conservation District Committee!
The celebration began...
It’s Snake Season!
In spring and summer, many reptiles emerge to bask in the sun. During this time you should take precautions to minimise the chance of...
From little things big things grow!
School children from Bindoon Primary school and Holy Cross College, Ellenbrook were treated to a day of sunshine learning about nature, in nature, at...
