Free boat launching will commence at O’Sullivan Beach boat ramp from 1 November 2025 thanks to a harmful algal bloom response partnership between the City of Onkaparinga and the state government.
The state government has created a web page that answers a wide range of questions and provides a list of links to other relevant state government agencies leading the response.
A small smooth-barked tree that can grow as single or multi-stemmed. It has many benefits including shade, shelter and habitat for many species of native wildlife. The cream-coloured flowers, arranged in groups of three, attract many birds, insects and butterflies.
Provides an excellent habitat for wildlife. Flowers are a food source for possums, sugar gliders, large, medium and small native birds and insects. Attracts insect eating birds. Nesting and refuge sites for native birds and mammals. Small reptiles utilise for habitat and insect hunting. Native bee attracting. Attracts nectar eating birds and insects for food and habitat. Bark is habitat for microbats in older trees. Butterfly food source. Fruits are a food source for parrots.
Eucalyptus cosmophylla flowers
Eucalyptus cosmophylla flowers. Photo by Peter Watton
Eucalyptus cosmophylla. Flowers seeds. Photo by Peter Wotton.
Eucalyptus cosmophylla leaves. Photo by Peter Wotton
Eucalyptus cosmophylla. Photo by Peter Wotton