Rescued turtles return home after NSW government cut flows to wetland Environmental water to the area was halted after a complaint from a private landholder, leading to the deaths of wildlife and sheep The Guardian - AU · Oct 12
Maine students and residents planted 12,000 dune-grass stalks after two 2024 storms washed away dunes; in 2026, volunteers returned with 20,000 more to rebuild the beach After storms washed away dunes along Maine’s coast in 2024, University of New England students and local volunteers returned to Biddeford Pool in 2026 for a second restoration effort. They planted 20,000 dune-grass stalks across 20,000 square feet, while researchers studied how grass spacing, wind and waves affect dune recovery. The Times of India · Aug 30
Taking your child to an Anzac service? Prepare for loud noises and big questions Tens of thousands of Australians are expected to attend Anzac Day marches and services over the weekend. The Conversation · Apr 23
Magistrate in assault case against former University of New England vice-chancellor showed ‘lack of objectivity’, court told Prof Brigid Heywood is accused of wiping her spit on a teenager’s face during an International Women’s Day event in 2022 The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2023
1,500 Bell's turtle hatchlings to be released in Northern Tablelands rivers as part of UNE breeding program A University of New England research program will also his investigate the effect flooding has on hatching success for the reptiles. ABC News · Mar 17, 2023
Former University of New England vice-chancellor pleads not guilty to assault charge Brigid Heywood pleads not guilty to charges of assault and offensive behaviour The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2022
University of New England staff report depression, anxiety and burnout in 'shocking' survey The National Tertiary Education Union says many staff at the University of New England have severe mental health issues from the stress of their workload and an "unaccountable" management. ABC News · Aug 19, 2022
University of New England vice chancellor Brigid Heywood resigns after being charged with assault The vice-chancellor and chief executive of the University of New England has resigned after allegedly assaulting a 16-year-old girl at a licensed venue. ABC News · Aug 5, 2022
University of New England vice-chancellor resigns after assault charge Brigid Heywood has stood down but denies wiping saliva on a schoolgirl’s face and commenting on her skin colour The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2022
Is Hampshire Down lamb the new Wagyu? These producers certainly think so Selling for a record $100 a kilogram earlier this year, the little-known Hampshire Down lamb is being touted as the next best thing to Wagyu beef, with a similar marbling and delicious taste. ABC News · Jul 30, 2022
Calls for new ways to train and retain regional solicitors as shortage bites in NSW There are calls for legal training to be made more accessible for those who want to stay in the bush as shrinking numbers of solicitors working in regional NSW means some people have to drive hours to find legal help. ABC News · Jul 21, 2022
Frogs that lay eggs on land – new WA genus named after teacher whose lab was a campervan Anstisia biological group named after Marion Anstis, who wrote an acclaimed book on amphibians after retiring as a music teacher The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2022
How a volcanic bombardment in ancient Australia led to the world's greatest climate catastrophe Some 252 million years ago the world was going through a tumultuous period of rapid global warming. The Conversation · May 9, 2022
Armidale researchers hope genetic selection will be key to raising steaks with lower emissions A $19 million collaboration between researchers and the beef and lamb industry could help the sector reach its zero carbon emissions goal. ABC News · Apr 20, 2022
ABC News · Mar 24, 2022 Which university is safest? This is how every Australian uni performed in a survey about sexual violence and harassment A survey investigating sexual harassment and sexual assault among students across 39 Australian universities reveals some institutions are recording results three times the national average. All 39 universities have been collated and ranked here.
The New Daily · Mar 23, 2022 New drink-driving technology could soon be a fixture in all cars. Here’s why it’s a game changer This new technology may be a vast improvement on our current system for policing drink driving, which is expensive, unreliable and ineffective.
ABC News · Mar 15, 2022 Tamworth turns sod on city's first university campus, set to be built by 2023 The campus has been planned for almost 10 years, but some are now concerned about its potential to affect Armidale's population.