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Bird flu could devastate Macquarie Island. Why are we removing the scientists we need to understand it?

Australia’s Macquarie Island lies deep in the Southern Ocean, about 1,500 kilometres southeast of Tasmania. This World Heritage-listed sanctuary is a haven for species such as elephant and fur seals, penguins, albatrosses and petrels, and a key site for wildlife researchers.

The Conversation · Sep 1

Rezoning expected to keep Lake Macquarie growth on track for 2041 vision

The proposal would add 40 to 50 new homes in Wyee.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 6, 2024

Bulk-billing clinic to open in Lake Macquarie, easing pressure on hospitals

The urgent care clinic will be open for extended hours, seven days a week.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 5, 2024

Canberra restaurant closed after 22 people allegedly ill, one hospitalised

The popular establishment was closed by ACT Health.

The Canberra Times · Nov 29, 2023

Full judgment in defamation case handed down – as it happened

This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2023

Northern NSW Football and member zones in talks over board challenge

Newcastle Football chairman Steve Cucumanovski says he has been in talks with Northern NSW Football counterpart Helene O'Neill amid the battle between member zones and the federation. Five of the six independent zones are behind a move to oust and replace five of six NNSWF directors. The group demanded on…

Newcastle Herald · Sep 5, 2022

Lake Macquarie police seek public help to find man wanted on warrants

Mr Wallis-Aheard is described as being of caucasian appearance, about 165cm to 175cm tall, of thin build, with brown hair possibly with a beard and moustache.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31, 2022

From 300,000 rabbits to none: a Southern Ocean island is reborn

Invasive species on islands: Macquarie Island, a Unesco world heritage site, was being eaten alive until an ambitious eradication programme restored it

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2022

Always on patrol: council defends beach surveillance program amid privacy concerns

Lake Macquarie council has defended its Smart Beaches camera program after a resident raised privacy concerns with councillors.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 31, 2022

Some NSW flood warnings remain but relief for Sydney from extreme weather

Moderate flooding on parts of Bogan and Darling and minor warnings for Wollombi Brook, Lachlan, Macquarie and Lower Hunter rivers

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2022