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May 14 2025
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Science & Nature

Why fungi hunting is for everyone

Fungi are popping up everywhere right now. I’ve had a couple of rounded earthstars (Geastrum saccatum) burst up from under the clothesline. Side note: I often use common names, despite the confusion they can sometimes cause. I’m all about...

Amanda De George
4 hours ago
Science & Nature

The Hare’s Foot Fern of happiness

In some cultures, carrying a rabbit’s foot has been considered to bring good luck. Perhaps it still is? I’ve certainly never tried carrying one around, but I’m always reminded of this bit of folklore when I see one of my favourite local ferns around...

Emma Rooksby
4 hours ago
News

Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf: The danger of rock platforms

The Easter holiday weekend this year was one of the worst on record for coastal drowning in NSW, with six people tragically losing their lives. All were swept off rocks, and a breakwall at Wollongong Harbour, and some people were fishing. Questions...

Prof Rob Brander
4 hours ago
Arts & culture

Scenes From The Climate Era opens on Wednesday at IPAC

Scenes from the Climate Era opens tomorrow at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC), with nibbles on everything from zombie mice to a post-aeroplane planet. Of the 50 scenes in David Finnigan’s play, actor Nic English is most looking forward to sharing the story of Smiley the frog.

Genevieve Swart
May 2025