Articles by Simon Webster

We’ve got the power

April 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 2013

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

Climate change causes angry summer

March 2013

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

Organic Apple Open Day

February 2013

When it comes to core values, this farm believes apples must be organic, reports SIMON WEBSTER.

Joel Salatin coming to Australia

February 2013

The ‘lunatic farmer’ is returning to share more of his secrets, reports SIMON WEBSTER.

Premature alpaca survives storm

February 2013

An untimely arrival has a tricky start to life, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Learn to scythe... and more

January 2013

Scything, soil and sauerkraut are on the menu at an upcoming workshop weekend, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Organic farming and mining go head-to-head

January 2013

There’s good news and bad news in the forecasts for this year’s fastest growing industries, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Weeds are the final straw for CSIRO

December 2012

Scientists have come up with a weed mat that biodegrades and improves soil, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Josh tackles 10-star homes

December 2012

Josh Byrne has started a bold new building project, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

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