A report prepared by Environment, Planning & Community director Des Schroder, which was tabled at the…
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New Guinea named world’s most plant-rich island
Nearly 100 researchers have completed a comprehensive study of plant life on the island of New…
Further support for primary producers and small businesses in bushfire communities
Primary producers impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires will benefit from expanded eligibility for the $75,000 recovery…
Global chocolate consumption ‘melts’ on back of COVID-19 – Rabobank report
With COVID-19 restrictions around the world limiting impulse purchasing and decreasing consumer confidence, global chocolate consumption…
Keep safe and cool in the pool: novel chip sensor makes swimming pools safer
A new microchip that enables continuous monitoring of pH and chlorine levels in swimming pools will…
Women’s knowledge of long-term effects of menopause remains poor: new study reveals
There is a “concerning” lack of knowledge among women about the long-term effects of menopause on…
Australia’s oral health getting worse – and COVID is not helping
The increasing prevalence of tooth decay and gum disease among Australian adults are disturbing new trends…
Yamba Road: truck damage, roundabouts and future plans
The increasing and ongoing damage to parts of Yamba Road due to heavy b-double traffic delivering…
Councillors block NSW Gov’s ‘market sounding’ proposal
Clarence Valley’s councillors have blocked a Department of Regional NSW’s (DRNSW) requestfor Clarence Valley Council (CVC)…
75th anniversary of WWII – the value of mateship
To mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the second World War on August 15…
Local community is flying high as Regional Express (REX) propels an exciting return
From August 17, REX will resume flights at Clarence Valley Regional Airport in Grafton, operating return…
First champions crowned at the 2020 NSW School Titles
Lennix Smith (Illawarra Sports High) and Rosie Smart (Bishop Druitt College) have taken out the Under-16…
Parkes radio telescope added to National Heritage List
The iconic Parkes radio telescope, otherwise known as The Dish, has been officially recognised for its…
Time for Minister Kean to Stump Up.
After finding further logging breaches in Wild Cattle Creek State Forest, NEFA is calling on Environment…
Indigenous Rangers care for and protect Australia
On World Ranger Day we honoured and celebrated the invaluable contribution rangers make to preserving and…
Deprescribing: how many medicines is too many?
In an article published today in Australian Prescriber, pharmacist Michelle Liacos from Alfred Health in Melbourne,…
Mawson’s Huts Foundation supports moves to keep Aurora Australis in Hobart
The Mawson’s Huts Foundation (MHF) fully supports the efforts of the Aurora Australis Foundation (AAF) in…
What ruin photography reveals about urban decay and renewal
There’s something intriguing about an abandoned building. If you scroll through Instagram, you’ll come across photos…
ANZAC360 App explores the fall of Singapore
The next generation of Australians will now be able to learn about the beginning of a…