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350 Endangered White’s Seahorses Reintroduced into Australia Waters : Animals : Nature World News

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350 Endangered White’s Seahorses Reintroduced into Australia Waters : Animals : Nature World News

350 critically endangered White’s seahorses have been restored by Australian authorities into their coastal waterways. Marine researchers working to restore seahorse populations off the east coast of Australia are thrilled with the best results so far. The only seahorse or seadragon species on Australia’s national endangered species list, White’s seahorses, were released in large numbers … [Read more…]

Country Hope turns 20: How every donation and volunteer helps children and families battling illness | The Daily Advertiser

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Country Hope turns 20: How every donation and volunteer helps children and families battling illness | The Daily Advertiser

The experiences children have during Country Hope camp are things they’d not normally do in every day life. Above: 2019 camp; below: 2016 camp. Pictures supplied. The emotional burden of living with a terminal illness is terrible no matter who you are, but children and their families facing the terrifying ordeal in the bush have … [Read more…]

Meet our team of journalists and photographers

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Meet our team of journalists and photographers

Meet our team of dedicated journalists and photographers, who work hard every day to advocate for and inform Far North Queenslanders. Before moving to Cairns, Tyla was news director at the Townsville Bulletin, so she’s no stranger to covering North Queensland news. Cairns Post editor Tyla Harrington. Picture: Brendan Radke She was also the regional … [Read more…]

Boxed meth lab, plants discovered in ice-addict concreter’s home

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Boxed meth lab, plants discovered in ice-addict concreter’s home

A father of four and concreter of more than two decades was found with a “boxed laboratory” used for making meth and cannabis plants when police raided his Fraser Coast home, a court has heard. Jamie Arnold Skillen, 45, pleaded guilty to producing dangerous drugs, two counts of unlawfully possessing a relevant substance or thing, … [Read more…]

Scrutiny follows shocking NSW rural health revelations

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Scrutiny follows shocking NSW rural health revelations

How well NSW learned from a shocking inquiry into the state of health care in the bush is set to be examined by a parliamentary committee. A new select committee was appointed on Thursday to analyse how recommendations from the inquiry into rural and regional health are being implemented, Health Minister Ryan Park announced on … [Read more…]

Country Hope turns 20: Dr Lee Jeffrey reflects on 20-year legacy | The Daily Advertiser

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Country Hope turns 20: Dr Lee Jeffrey reflects on 20-year legacy | The Daily Advertiser

The experiences children have during Country Hope camp are things they’d not normally do in every day life. Above: 2019 camp; below: 2016 camp. Pictures supplied. The emotional burden of living with a terminal illness is terrible no matter who you are, but children and their families facing the terrifying ordeal in the bush have … [Read more…]

Top-age watch, future stars, injury updates

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Top-age watch, future stars, injury updates

ROUGHLY a third of the way through the Coates Talent League season, and the top teams are starting to separate themselves from the pack. But which players should you be keeping an eye on in preparation for the AFLW Draft ahead of the 2024 season? Who’s started strongly, which 16-year-olds are having an impact already, … [Read more…]

Country Hope turns 20: Camp brining joy to children’s lives amidst illness battles | The Daily Advertiser

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Country Hope turns 20: Camp brining joy to children’s lives amidst illness battles | The Daily Advertiser

The experiences children have during Country Hope camp are things they’d not normally do in every day life. Above: 2019 camp; below: 2016 camp. Pictures supplied. The emotional burden of living with a terminal illness is terrible no matter who you are, but children and their families facing the terrifying ordeal in the bush have … [Read more…]

Workshop Aids Boosting Volunteer Numbers in Region

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Workshop Aids Boosting Volunteer Numbers in Region

Mildura Rural City Council, in collaboration with the Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre, Cultivator Inc, Be Collective, and Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Communities Council (SMECC), will host a free two-day workshop this month aimed at helping local groups and organisations attract and retain volunteers. Councillor for Community Development and Gender Equity Helen Healy said volunteers were the … [Read more…]

Opie no’s dopey when it comes to umpiring, he’s hitting the millennium

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Opie no’s dopey when it comes to umpiring, he’s hitting the millennium

Opie spent 21 years officiating across five leagues in the wider Goulburn Valley where he racked up the bulk of his games, but is now stationed in Mildura where he will run across the line for his millennium match in the Sunraysia Football League. The seasoned field umpire will oversee the seniors fixture between Mildura … [Read more…]