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New artificial reef to be a marine reserve, government confirms

The reef will be a marine reserve, the government confirmed.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 7, 2022

Oyster 'disaster' in Port Stephens needs urgent NSW government help

'Farmers have already had to let people go.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 5, 2022

Port Stephens oyster disease outbreak devastates farmers

"We have some fifth generation farmers and they cannot see a way forward."

Newcastle Herald · Jun 4, 2022

NSW agricultural research jobs could be on the chopping block as union alleges funding is pulled

A union says researchers are being told to "pack up their desks and go do something else", alleging state government funding for climate-resistant crops hangs in the balance.

ABC News · May 9, 2022

New NSW logging rules still allow clearing of koala habitat, conservationists say

Independent MP accuses Liberal party of caving in to its Coalition partner the Nationals on koala protection

The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2022

Beekeepers now face cane toad invasion in wake of Northern Rivers floods

Cane toads are invading damaged sites across the NSW Northern Rivers in search of the destructive small hive beetle, which also poses a massive biosecurity threat to bee colonies.

ABC News · Apr 22, 2022

Northern Rivers growers say rice industry 'monopoly' obstructing their growth

Riverina rice growers have welcomed the single marketing desk decision but Northern Rivers growers say it's another "kick in the guts".

ABC News · Apr 21, 2022

'Loss-making' native forest logging on the NSW North Coast may be extended by government

The Agriculture Minister has been urged to immediately halt negotiations to extend native forest logging agreements, with critics saying it makes no environmental or economic sense.

ABC News · Mar 17, 2022