April 13, 2024
WAIT ! Don’t chop down that tree.
The ‘10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code of Practice for New South Wales (10/50 Code)’ was introduced following the devastating 2013 NSW bush fires,…
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April 13, 2024
Q & A with John Flower
BAYSNEWS: This month we’re talking to John Flower. John, for those who don’t know you, can you give us some…
December 13, 2023
What’s in the garden
Despite the marauding wildlife and a long dry spell, the edible native garden situated in the walk up from South Elvina…
December 13, 2023
Enough is Enough
Roaming dogs and another dead wallaby (The following is a first hand account from a local offshore resident) Late in…
December 12, 2023
Scandal In The Bay
It is I, Lady Whistledown, returning after a prolonged season of silence but fret not for I come bearing pleasantries…
December 12, 2023
Q & A with Angela Cooney
BAYSNEWS: This month we’re talking to Angela Cooney. Angela, for those who don’t know you, can you tell us a bit…
November 13, 2023
Bushfire and Our Ecology
West Pittwater RFS members were fortunate enough to get a visit from Rachel Whitely from Hornsby Council’s Biodiversity Team (and…
November 13, 2023
This could save your house…
Studies of major bushfire events have found that a large percentage of houses burn because their decks catch on fire,…
November 13, 2023
Q & A with Paddy Broughton
BAYSNEWS: This month we’re talking to Paddy Broughton. Paddy, for those who don’t know you, can you tell us a…
August 12, 2023
Q & A with Jess Innes
BAYSNEWS: This month we’re talking to Jess Innes from Elvina Bay. Jess, for those who don’t know you, can you…
August 12, 2023
Ticks can use this static trick to land on you
Hungry ticks have some slick tricks. They can zoom through the air using static electricity to latch onto people, pets…
July 13, 2023
Coasters Retreat, the fire season begins early
While the experts were warning of a coming El Nino event this summer, a fire at Coasters Retreat served to…