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National weather forecast for Thursday February 19
National weather forecast for Thursday February 19.
‘The water was completely dead’: Inside the grim race with a microscopic enemy
‘Seen the worst I can see’: On this remote stretch of beach, a new ground zero has emerged.
- by Bianca Hall
National weather forecast for Wednesday February 18
National weather forecast for Wednesday February 18.
Born to be wild
An historic release of Manning River turtles born and bred in captivity in the wild Barrington River, a tributary of the Manning, in NSW.
Opinion
Global warming
Don’t be gaslit on climate. There’s no going back on this energy transition
The world has an enormous task to avoid the worst effects of climate change, and the risks remain serious. The energy transition is well under way, however, and politicians need to be honest about that.
- by Rod Sims and Rebecca Burdon
Hayley’s team took in 12 endangered turtles. Then the hard work began
Understanding the romantic life of Manning River turtles led to the first successful breeding of the reptiles in captivity and a release of the next generation into the wild Barrington River.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Young entangled humpback whale leads rescuers on multi-state rescue mission
Authorities are in a race against time to find a juvenile humpback whale spotted multiple times along the NSW and Victorian coasts, which is entangled in ropes.
- by Bianca Hall
Dozens more plants and animals added to Australia’s endangered lists
The list now includes a charismatic possum, a flightless fly and a glossy skink.
- by Bianca Hall
Boats wreak hidden havoc on the harbour. Now the damage is being undone
In “a major success for the city”, seagrass has been replanted for the first time underneath new environmentally friendly boat moorings.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Koalas in care: sad news and good news
For bushfire-affected koalas, the prognosis is often bad. The vet team at Wildlife Victoria treat burnt koalas with the best care possible.