Bringing native Australian plants from the brink of extinction
From its pristine beaches to its glittering harbour, Sydney’s coastline is famed the world over. But the native plants that ...
Australia holds its nose for the 3rd rancid bloom of a rare corpse plant in 3 months
A rare bloom with a pungent odor like decaying flesh has opened in the Australian capital in the nation’s third such ...
Why your supermarket flowers may have been dipped in weed killer
Toxic chemicals and cheap imports — your supermarket bouquet for Valentine's Day might not be the bargain you thought it was.
Phys.org24d
Dried plants 19th-century Australian colonial institution indicate secret, illicit snacking among residents
Analysis of dried plants from a colonial institution in 19th-century Australia reveals many foodstuffs that do not appear in official records were being eaten, potentially as an informal means to ...
Locally grown flowers become trendsetters amid consumer focus on sustainability
Australian native flowers, dahlias, and chrysanthemum are overtaking the classic rose as more people across the country seek ...
Australian power producer AGL Energy's first-half profit beats Street expectations
Australian power producer AGL Energy's first-half underlying profit beat analysts' estimate on Wednesday, as higher generation volumes at its Bayswater power plant helped offset lower retail margins ...
Sydney Morning Herald12d
Behind the scenes at the Botanic Garden, it’s more zoo than greenhouse
There are rows of metallic silver bags filled with seeds; a growing collection of Australian plants, enough to reboot entire ecosystems. The PlantBank contains material from about 20 per cent of ...
The Conversation24d
The red flowering gum: a perennial favourite and a summer stunner
This species comes from a small area of south west Western Australia but has been a perennial favourite with Australian gardeners for well over a century. It’s often planted in domestic gardens ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation24d
Forty-one new flora and fauna species added to Australia's threatened list
The number of Australian animals, plants and unique ecological communities officially recognised as being in danger of extinction rose to 2,142 last year. Australia has one of the world's highest ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation26d
Dry conditions in South Australia impact native plant sales to farms
Dry conditions in South Australia have made it harder for native plants to establish, with suppliers noticing they are selling less to farms. Farmers commonly use natives for regeneration projects ...