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Understanding Mount Compass soils

Land systems are not singular soil descriptions but identify the landscape in which a range of similar types of soils exist. Each of the soil types are referenced by a secondary three digit code indicating soil landscape units (SLUs). These units identify the aspects of the soil and other characteristics such as the land relief.…

June 4, 2026

The Australian Soil Classification

The Australian Soil Classification handbook, first published in 1996, is a key resource for identifying soils throughout Australia.

May 31, 2026

Native trees and shrubs of South-Eastern Australia

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Native Trees and Shrubs of South-Eastern Australia, by Leon Costermans, embraces an area that stretches from the Flinders and Mt Lofty Ranges in South Australia, across Victoria and southern New South Wales to the NSW South Coast.

May 20, 2026

WordPress All-in-One Dummies

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WordPress All-In-One for Dummies is a complete guide for understanding how to install the WordPress platform, select themes and plugins and begin the process of writing pages and posts.

March 6, 2026

The Fast 800

How to combine rapid weight loss and intermittent fasting for long-term health.

February 20, 2026

Physical Geology 2nd Ed.

Physical Geology 2nd Ed. is an excellent introduction into Geology, with a specific interest in Western Canadian geology.

February 4, 2026

The Geology of Australia 3rd Ed.

The Geology of Australia 3rd Ed. is a primer introducing the important elements of Geology in an Australian context.

February 3, 2026

South Australian Planning Portal Application (SAPPA)

The South Australian Property and Planning Atlas (SAPPA) is a free, map-based application which displays planning spatial layers and land ownership information.

November 22, 2025

Bushfire information for the Fleurieu

SAPPA provides information which affects property development and planning. This includes alerting potential home buyers of the bushfire risk in areas of South Australia.

November 22, 2025

Digital Atlas of Australia

The Digital Atlas of Australia is a mapping tool provided by the Australian Government to view a wide range of datasets in a graphical format. One such use is to view the geological regions of Australia using layers which reveal the types of surface geology, timescale, and rock type.

November 20, 2025

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