SOUTHERN Cross University (SCU) researchers Dr Emily Howells and Dr David Abrego have recently taken the reins at the Lizard Island Research Station (LIRS) in the northern Great Barrier Reef. Both were previously based at the University’s National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour. Dr Howells said the partners in life and marine science have […]

NUCLEAR energy has blown up a political agreement between the Nationals and the Liberals after leaders failed to reach common ground, but left the door open for a reconciliation. The traditional political marriage couldn’t be consecrated following a disastrous result for the coalition at the federal election with the Nationals standing firm on wanting to […]

The prime minister has played down internal divisions as he unveiled his new-look ministry. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS. Tanya Plibersek during the Federal election campaign. Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch. ANTHONY Albanese has dumped Tanya Plibersek from her environment portfolio as part of a shake-up of his ministry. The prime minister played down internal divisions following […]

More than a thousand blocks of cocaine were found on a motorboat off the NSW coast. Photo: NSW Police. Two men were arrested on the vessel and another three men were nabbed on shore. Photo: NSW Police. The 13-metre motorboat was tracked off the NSW coast before being intercepted. Photo: NSW Police. A BOAT bought […]

OXLEY MP Michael Kemp joined thousands of others at Anzac Cove in Turkey to mark the solemn anniversary of Anzac Day. Mr Kemp described attending the 110th Anniversary Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli as a “bucket list experience” and one of the greatest honours of his life. “Standing at Gallipoli as the sun rose […]

NATIONALS MP Kevin Hogan has earned a fifth term as the Page electorate’s Federal representative, after a resounding election victory on Saturday. Mr Hogan took 60.00 percent of the Two-candidate preferred (TCP) vote, soundly beating Labor candidate Wendy Backhous (39.26 percent). “It is very humbling to be re-elected with an increase in my primary vote,” […]

THE NSW Government has promised action to address the growing number of cases of illegal tree clearing in NSW. An Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) has been released, offering stakeholders the opportunity to consult on reforms to the urban tree clearing framework. A new resource to help planners, developers and builders tackle urban heat has […]

  DANGEROUS surf conditions in the wake of gale-force winds and rain closed Bennetts Beach last weekend. ‘Beach Closed’ signs in the middle of the school holidays are never a happy sight, but the visible churning of the waters, and waves averaging two metres in height, were more than enough to bring out the signs […]