Port Adelaide Resident's Environment Protection Group

01/10/2026

Concerned about that smell.
The EPA hotline (08) 8204 2004 is just the ticket for investigating smells many suspect coming from the dredging project transferring sand from North Haven for West Beach.
Ringing promptly will ensure your location and wind direction can help to pinpoint the source.
You can also ask to be informed of the results of the investigation.

28/03/2026

A number of people have asked whether this will make the air cleaner. This may come from ADBRI's claim RDF reduces the flame temperature and lowers Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions.

ADBRI's stack testing analysis at the last Community Liaison Group meeting suggest any real reduction is marginal.

In any case ADBRI's reports to the National Pollution Inventory ( plotted above) show NOx emissions generally increasing over time - probably due to increased production.

27/03/2026

CRH/ADBRI/Adelaide Brighton Cement are seeking an extension to increase the amount RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) used in the plant.

The company wants to increase plastic levels in the calciner and also start using it in the kiln. The aim is to eventually fuel the whole plant with RDF.

Consultation sessions to seek your feedback are scheduled at the Semaphore Bowling Club:

Sunday 29th March: 12 -6pm
Tuesday 30th March: 3-8pm

15/03/2026

Really! - just what threat could binocular-toting birdwatchers pose?

We're told by the Australian Submarine Agency that access is permitted right up to boundary of both the the UK and US nuclear sub yards - but apparently the risks are too great in Australia.

And what sort of twisted governance uses the the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, not any security or radiation protection measure to convey the message?

Recent AUKUS approval confirms we'll lose access to 50% of our open space on northern Peninsula and 3.5 hectares of seagrass.
Falie Reserve is no more and Mutton Cove to be surrounded by Sub Yard.
Find out more - https://portriver.au/aukus-approval-shows-community-lose-50-open-space-and-seagrass/
Mark Butler MP Cheyne Rich - Labor for Port Adelaide City of Port Adelaide Enfield

22/02/2026

PAREPG and the Port of Adelaide National Trust have jointly organised an electoral forum.

Candidates from major parties and independents have been invited.

It is of course FREE, but bookings at https://events.humanitix.com/https-www-parepg-org-au-2026-election-forum will help us get an idea of numbers attending

15/10/2025

Weevils, spores, slime mold and cells in extreme closeup for the 51st anniversary of the Nikon Small World competition

15/06/2025

Note the Port Environment Forum is considering how our trees and reserves can flourish - if we stopped wasting the rain / stormwater that is routinely pumped to the river and sea. Come and have a say as to how and where this precious resource can be put to greater use
When: Thursday 19th June 2025 – 7 to 8.45pm
Where: City of PAE Town Hall, 34 Niles Street Port Adelaide
Link to Humanitix registration: Port Environment Forum
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ARpqaSC85/

In celebration of World Environment Day, we’re reminded that we all have a role to play in greening and cooling our city by making the best use of natural resources, embracing thoughtful design and creating spaces that support people in all locations.

Join us for a special event featuring key speakers and interactive discussions:
19 June Thursday, 7-8:30 pm
City of Port Adelaide Enfield Town Hall

Key Speakers presenting:
Principles of Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) and Case Studies
Melissa Bradley, Director, Water Sensitive SA

City of PAE: Tree Canopy Cover, Tree Rebate and Giveaways
Aleisa Lamanna, Living Environment Planner, City of PAE

Advocacy and Engagement on Behalf of Trees
Jane Edwards, Port of Adelaide National Trust (PoANT)

Group Discussions
Share your views and engage in a panel conversation following the presentations.

03/05/2025

International Compost Awareness Week kicks off this Saturday with events across Australia, including Regional SA & Adelaide. Starting
MAY 3 Saturday National online educational event
Sustainable Communities Begin with Compost – LOCCAL’s International Compost Awareness Week online gathering. Our Semaphore Compost Network has a small cameo role.
All welcome to book here - Payment by donation, as you think fit.
https://events.humanitix.com/sustainable-communities-begin-with-compost
MAY 5th Monday: FREE Composting Workshops by The Australian Worm Firm
10.30am – Padthaway Primary School
2.30pm – Community Centre, Bordertown
6.30pm – Ruth Wheal Room, Keith Institute
Call Kelly on 8752 1044 to secure your spot
MAY 8 Thursday 10:30: Come and Try Community Composting at St Bede's Community Garden. Fresh kitchen scraps welcome - fruit and veg only this time. See https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LhZAcwPS1/
MAY 10 10 til 12:00: Basic Composting, Join Peter Heidenreich from the Australian Worm Firm for an interactive workshop at Gawler Environment Centre for Compost Awareness Week. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16Ey7V7ybK/
MAY 11 Sunday 10 till 1:30: Sunday Session – Honouring Mothers & Mother Earth, Port Environment Centre, SA..Includes Compost Talk with Semaphore Compost Network at 11 am. Door Prizes include: 2 Terracotta Worm Farms. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AHcMZeeyp/
Throughout MAY: 30 Day Compost Content Challenge
Join Soil Sisters Singleton for 30 days of back to back tips, tricks, stories, pictures and general celebration of compost! https://www.facebook.com/groups/186769716757723/
More events everywhere at https://loccal.org/events/

01/04/2025

Another chance to help plan the Greening of the Rosewater Loop and Gillman Yards. Saturday April 5th from 10am - 11am. Cnr Evans St and Marine Tce.
Bring a chair if needed.
All welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15AkkKhpMy/