News & Notices

Natural History Journal Jan – Mar 2026 Published

Natural History Journal Jan – Mar 2026 Published

Topics - Each has text with photos: Vale Mary Holt OAM (our past Patron) Latest wombat research Plea for help from ACT Victoria’s roadstrike policy Habitat Restoration weekends Rangers’ Reports Cullen weeds report Deep Creek Fire Appeal The photo is of Mary Holt and...

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2026 AGM Member Invitation

2026 AGM Member Invitation

Members of Wombats SA / NHSSA are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting 2026
11.00am on Saturday, 18th April 2026
Meeting to be held in person in Room 101/2, Charles Hawker Building, Waite Road, Urrbrae
Attendance also available via Teams after RSVP

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Long Term Member Awarded OAM in 2026

Long Term Member Awarded OAM in 2026

Dr. Peter Clements, Vice President, Natural History Society of South Australia/Wombats SA was awarded the OAM.
Congratulations Peter!🎖️🎖️
See the Medal image and Read the text detail on the page to find out what he has done to earn it.

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Natural History Journal Oct – Dec 2025 Published

Natural History Journal Oct – Dec 2025 Published

Topics - Each has text with photos: The Wedge-tailed Eagle Bird Flu Update Koonamore Centenary Correction Latest Wombat Research Moorunde Working Bees Rangers’ Reports Come and join us! The photo is of a Wedgtailed Eagle scavenging a dead fish near Cape Jervis. Taken...

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Happy New Year Members and Supporters!

Happy New Year Members and Supporters!

Thanks for your help in 2025 Members and Supporters!
We hope you can continue to help us in 2026 and encourage friends and family to help us, too!
The images in the page were based on photos taken on or near Moorunde WR and a clever AI (Artificial Intelligence) Artistic tool was used to alter the photos.

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Wildlife Colouring in Sets – First one

Wildlife Colouring in Sets – First one

To provide an activity for youngsters or even adults who like to colour in and learn a bit more about our native plants and animals we have created some line drawings based on real photographs, so the items to colour in are realistic.
The first set has animals and plants and there will be others to follow – hopefully once a month.

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Natural History Journal July – Sept 2025 Published

Natural History Journal July – Sept 2025 Published

Topics - Each has text with photos: Who’s a pretty bird? Astronomy night Deputy Premier’s visit How many species are there? Drought cuts wombat numbers Working bees Rangers’ reports Come and join us! The photo is of a drought-affected wombats at Moorunde WR. Taken by...

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Natural History Journal April – June 2025 Published

Natural History Journal April – June 2025 Published

Topics - Each has text with photos: SA’s giant marsupial Award for Peter Clements Annual General Meeting President’s report On the shoulders of giants Environmental politics Moorunde working bees Rangers’ reports Who needs a camera? Social media plea The photo is of a...

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Natural History Journal January – March 2025 Published

Natural History Journal January – March 2025 Published

Topics - Each has text with photos: Editorial Thriving recyclers Bird flu Arizona visitor Counting kangaroos Double grant success Ranger reports Help wanted (see below) The photo is of a Jacky Lizard (Amphibolurus muricatus ) Thanks Michael Brindley!   This is...

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