Articles by Simon Webster

Chickens in nappies

June 11, 2013

At last, you can invite chooks into the house without worrying about the carpet (well, apart from the scratching), SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Pesticides linked with Parkinson’s

June 6, 2013

A review of previous studies shows pesticides increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Chicken breeds on show

May 22, 2013

The best of more than 100 chook breeds are going on display in Melbourne, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Happy as a chook out of mud

May 15, 2013

It’s important to make your chicken shed waterproof, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Composters do a good turn

May 2, 2013

ICAW is upon us, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Fruit flies buzzing on organic diet

April 26, 2013

Fruit flies fed organic food are healthier than those fed more conventional food.

Seed savers take a stand

April 11, 2013

Sharing seeds has never been easier, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

We’ve got the power

April 8, 2013

As households continue to embrace solar panels, scientists have shown that Australia could run on 100 per cent renewable power, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

All the dirt on the Emmys

March 7, 2013

The Aussie gardening show for kids, dirtgirlworld, is up for an Emmy, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Climate change causes angry summer

March 4, 2013

Recent extreme weather is a taste of things to come, reports SIMON WEBSTER.