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We found the hidden force that created two chains of underwater volcanoes running side by side

Lord Howe Island sits about 600 kilometres off the New South Wales coast, a crescent of rainforest and sea cliffs that draws visitors for its spectacular beaches and its unique birdlife. Few realise they are standing on the weathered remains of a volcano.

The Conversation · Sep 18

‘Walking sausage’: the giant stick insect that proves it’s not over till we give up

Also known as the tree lobster, this ultra-rare creature was inadvertently driven to the brink by European settlers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7

Lord Howe Island got rid of its rats and mice – now its ‘wonderful’ insect life is back

Invasive vermin decimated the island’s native flora and fauna – but its unique cockroaches and beetles are thriving once again

The Guardian - AU · May 27

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Plantwatch: the Australian roots of Queen Victoria’s beloved Kentia palm

The seeds were harvested on Lord Howe Island, a magical world of rare plants many of which are found nowhere else

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025

Storm-struck communities count costs of 'vigorous' low

Thousands of people have already filed insurance claims after a complex and powerful weather system pounded Australia's east coast.

AAP · Jul 2, 2025

‘When, not if’: H5N1 bird flu outbreak could reach Australia this spring, experts warn

Some wild bird populations, like those on Lord Howe Island, are at lower risk from the virus but other populations could face a ‘wildlife massacre’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2024

They’re 600km off the coast, but farmers on Lord Howe Island say ‘we can’t compete with Woolworths’

A weekly supply plane carries online grocery orders to the island’s 450 residents, but a growing number are returning to subsistence farming

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2024

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Beyond the Barrier Reef: Australia’s 3 other World Heritage reefs are also in trouble

The Great Barrier Reef is world famous – it’s the largest coral reef system in the world and home to tens of thousands of species. No wonder it is World Heritage listed.

The Conversation · Jul 16, 2024

Earthquake strikes off New Caledonia, triggers marine tsunami warning for Lord Howe Island

The Bureau of Meteorology warns of a possible marine tsunami after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake south-east of the Loyalty Islands in New Caledonia.

ABC News · May 19, 2023

What is myrtle rust and why has this disease closed Lord Howe Island to visitors?

Some 70% of the World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island has been closed to non-essential visitors in response to a recurrence of the plant disease myrtle rust.

The Conversation · Mar 20, 2023

Most of Lord Howe Island closed to visitors after outbreak of plant fungus

Permanent park preserve temporarily closed over fears myrtle rust outbreak may compromise endemic plant species

The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2023

Lord Howe Island closed over ecological threat

One of Australia's most exclusive holiday destinations has been partially closed to visitors as it fights an invasion of myrtle rust spore.

The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023

Most of Lord Howe Island off limits to visitors due to 'highly infectious' plant disease myrtle rust

The majority of land on Lord Howe Island has been temporarily closed to all non-essential visitors due to the escalating risk of the highly transferable myrtle rust.

ABC News · Mar 16, 2023

Adrift Lab classifies new disease caused by plastic ingestion by Lord Howe Island seabirds

A team of scientists in Australia and the UK discover a previously unknown disease attributed to plastic consumption by Lord Howe Island seabirds, which is creating extensive scar tissue in their stomachs.

ABC News · Mar 6, 2023

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ABC News · Feb 19, 2023

Lord Howe Island woodhen numbers double in a year as wildlife bounces back after rodent eradication

Four years ago, there were only 250 Lord Howe Island woodhens left. Now there are more than 1,100 thanks to a rodent control program. It's being hailed as a symbol of what can be achieved for threatened species "if you get the settings right".

ABC News · Oct 8, 2022

'Extinct' wood-feeding cockroach rediscovered on Lord Howe Island

A large cockroach, unique to Lord Howe Island, has been rediscovered more than 80 years after it was last seen. The species was thought to have been wiped out by rats on the island and its surprise discovery is being hailed as an environmental win.

The New Daily · Oct 6, 2022

A big cockroach thought extinct has been found on a little island off Australia

Why would we want to put cockroaches back on a beautiful island after their seemingly fortuitous extermination?

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2022

A large cockroach thought extinct since the 1930s was just rediscovered on a small island in Australia

In 1887, Australian Museum scientists undertook a pioneering expedition to Lord Howe Island, a tiny patch of land off the east coast of Australia. Among their many discoveries, they recorded “a large Blatta” – a type of cockroach – under a decaying log.

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ABC News · Sep 15, 2022

RAAF to fly emergency supplies to Lord Howe Island after rat forces ship into quarantine

Peak tourist season is underway on the island 600km off the coast of NSW, but essential supplies are depleting after the rodent sighting stopped the ship from delivering its usual goods.

ABC News · Sep 6, 2022

Rescue mission for sailors stranded in the Tasman Sea after severe weather brings 10-metre seas

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority, the RAAF and NSW Police are combining their efforts to rescue the crew members, who rain into severe weather about 300 kilometres east of Lord Howe Island.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2022

Rescue mission under way for two Australians stranded on damaged yacht in Tasman Sea

The men, in their 70s, were travelling from New Zealand when severe weather caused the vessel to take on water near Lord Howe Island

ABC News · Jul 2, 2022

Scientists say eating plastic could be to blame for Lord Howe Island seabird deaths

Scientists studying the impact of plastic debris on a seabird colony that nests on Lord Howe Island say the proportion of birds at risk of ingesting plastic from our oceans is increasing.

AAP · Jun 16, 2022

$33m for Lord Howe Island biosecurity

Some $33 million will be spent from the NSW budget protecting the World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island from destruction by invasive species.

ABC News · May 2, 2022

Lord Howe Island woodhen and snail populations crawling back to life following rodent cull

Tiny snails previously believed extinct are among species showing signs of a resurgence on Lorde Howe Island in 2019, with its woodhen population also recovering.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2022

Lord Howe Island brewers use rare botanicals to highlight island's charms

Inspired by the pristine environment, rare wildlife and unique botanicals that Lord Howe Island has to offer, local Anthony Riddle created a brewing business to highlight the World Heritage site's special features.

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