Enviro Heros
My Top 5: Tim Silverwood
Take 3 for the sea By Justine McClymont From surfing at local beaches to international sailing adventures, environmentalist Tim Silverwood i…
My Top 5 with Tony Parkes
Tony Parkes made his mark in business as a caravan park entrepreneur in the 1970s. Since then he’s been fighting to save what’s left of Aus…
A hero for the half-shells
KELLY HOWLETT is working to save the planet one turtle at a time. By Paris Bosch. For Kelly Howlett, coming of age in a time of environment…
Cleaning the ocean one marina at a time
Pete Ceglinski, an Australian surfer looking to clean the world’s oceans one marina at a time By CHRIS ASHTON Pollution in our oceans is a m…
Fighting a tidal wave of plastic
Spectacular tourist photos don’t yet show it, but our waterways are increasingly being spoiled by plastic pollution. JULIA REISSER is leadin…
Jodie Dunn – the Hoodie Lifesaver
Chances are your favourite holiday beach may also be home to an endangered species. Jodie Dunn is fighting to save threatened shorebirds, es…
Just One Tree at a Time
Derek Goodwin has been quietly waging one-man campaign to clean up waterways. PARIS BOSCH finds out how Derek's mission started and what pla…
My Top Five – Col McKenzie
Col McKenzie is on a mission to protect the Great Barrier Reef and create a future for disadvantaged youth. By CHRIS ASHTON The World Herita…
My Top Five – Dr Andrew Claridge
Andrew Claridge grew up roaming Australia, leading to a fascination for wildlife and a remarkable career. Most people who were forced to mov…
Pelican Rescue
Wildlife rescuer JUNE LE PLA is known as “The Pelican Lady” for her efforts in saving and protecting the big white birds. Here she writes ab…
Safely sharing the coast with birds
KATH SOUTHWELL heads a team of 30 volunteers who help rescue birds and other wildlife along a 250km stretch of NSW’s North Coast. By CHRIS A…
Unlocking the secrets of the Platypus
Dr Tom Grant has spent 40 years trying to unravel the secrets of the platypus, and is now working to stop it becoming endangered. By CHRIS …