A $145 million bird flu funding boost has been branded “deeply unserious” by conservationists, as the virus reaches a dolphin for the first time and NSW rolls out a native bird vaccine trial.
Lifestyle
Posted inAnimals, Awareness Events, NSW News
Luna leads pack as NSW’s top dog name
Luna is officially NSW’s favourite dog name, beating out Teddy, Daisy and Milo.
Posted inLifestyle, Port Macquarie
More than a camera club: Port Macquarie women find connection through photography
A photography group started in Port Macquarie earlier this year has grown into a community of more than 300 women, with founder Kristen Shaw saying it has become less about cameras and more about connection.
Posted inAnimals, Environment, Legal
Court halts Yuraygir horse cull as brumby debate reignites
A 1am dash to court stopped the brumby cull in Yuraygir National Park, for now. Inside the legal scramble, and the local MP’s push for a way to save the brumbies from the bullet.
Posted inGrafton, Recreation, Youth
Grafton skate park upgrade gains ground
Grafton’s push for a safer, rebuilt skate park has picked up serious momentum since June, moving from a radio interview to a packed community meet-up and now to a council vote ordering a full report on the facility’s future.
Posted inArts, Bellingen, What's on
Bellingen Shire Arts Trail Weekend opens studio doors across the shire
Up to 100 artists will throw open their studio doors across the Bellingen Shire on Saturday, 7 November and Sunday, 8 November, as the Bellingen Shire Arts Trail Weekend returns for its fourth year.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, North Coast Surrounds
NSW’s waves could be recognised as visitor economy infrastructure, new paper says
A new paper calls for NSW North Coast surf clubs, waves and beaches to be recognised as vital visitor economy infrastructure.
Posted inArts, Local festivals and shows, Nimbin
Poets converge on Nimbin for 23rd World Cup
Thirty-two poets from as far afield as Tasmania, Western Australia and Queensland will descend on Nimbin this weekend for the 23rd Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup, with heats kicking off at the Nimbin School of Arts from 9.30 am on Saturday, 5 September.
Posted inAnimals, Clarence Valley, Environment, NSW Politics
Local MP demands government halt aerial horse cull in Yuraygir National Park
Nationals MP Richie Williamson says the government has kept locals in the dark over plans to shoot horses from the air in Yuraygir National Park, and wants it stopped.
Posted inGrants and funding, Kempsey, Lifestyle
Students’ vision sparks $750,000 push for safer South Kempsey streets
A student pitch to Kempsey councillors has turned into $750,000 in state funding. Now council is mapping out safer walking and cycling routes between South Kempsey and Crescent Head.