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Humpback whale in Sydney Harbour treats commuters to a surprise

Watch the remarkable moment that a humpback whale is spotted in Sydney Harbour on Wednesday (16 July).

The Independent UK

Search continues for humpback whale entangled in drum line off Sydney’s coast

One advocate says the whale’s erratic speed may indicate it is stressed, while the NSW wildlife service says the mammal may free itself

The Guardian - AU

Western quolls and brushtail possums thrive in national park a decade after reintroduction

The Australian animals were locally extinct but have had a resurgence in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges national park

The Guardian - AU

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This idyllic NSW beach has been a gay haven for decades. Is the freedom it provides now under threat?

Kings beach has long been a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community, but a crackdown on nude bathing has sparked concerns

The Guardian - AU

Authorities investigate after "devastating" fire decimates popular Irish coastal hike

Much of the Claggan Coastal trail was destroyed in the fire, which authorities suspect was started by reckless hikers

Advnture

Luxury hiking developments look picture-perfect, but could stop everyday Australians from accessing national parks

Luxury hiking developments are popping up around Australia – fancy lodges, hot showers and extensive walking infrastructure.

The Conversation

What to do if you’re lost in the Australian bush – and other amazing stories of survival

When heading into a remote location be prepared and let people know your route, experts say. If you end up lost, first seek shelter and water

The Guardian - AU

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Protecting the Green Triangle: experts warn of ‘irreversible’ groundwater decline

The groundwater system in western Victoria and south-east South Australia has begun to show signs of collapse, threatening the water security of SA’s second biggest city

The Guardian - AU

Potentially lifesaving Blue Mountains fire trails obstructed as bushfire season begins

Exclusive: Residents who fought the black summer bushfires are concerned access tracks are not being maintained

The Guardian - AU

Whale appears to 'strike back' after jet ski harassment

Amateur's extraordinary photos captured the moment.

The Canberra Times

Shooting operation targets feral pests in Barrington national park

Feral pests targeted in Barrington Tops Park shooting program.

Newcastle Herald

Nationwide EAS Test Numbers Improve

Problems remain with outdated software and test performance in U.S. territories

TV Tech

Byron Bay is to be stripped of its nudist beach – and naturists blame ‘conservative creep’

Campaigners for the closure cite ‘lewd’ behaviour in nearby dunes but naked bathers say they’re just ‘embracing the beach as Mother Nature intended’

The Guardian - AU

Program failures to blame for rehomed brumby deaths

The death of more than 250 brumbies at an alleged illegal knackery has been blamed on failures in a government program to rehome the wild horses.

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The Canberra Times

The explosive military event that flew right under the radar

The original plan was like the opening sequence of a James Bond thriller.

The Guardian - AU

Even ‘magic’ and ‘miracles’ not beyond Rupert Murdoch as The Australian marks its 60th birthday

The masthead goes all out to flatter its boss before his arrival, lauding ‘a paper like no other’. Plus: ABC breaches its standards on brumbies reporting

Newcastle Herald

Rescuers at the ready as first humpback whales of the season spotted

A new team of 11 people from the Hunter are ready to rescue whales.

Newcastle Herald

New Worimi Conservation Lands office at Anna Bay to be home to 40 staff

The first government and Aboriginal management board funded office

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AAP

Kosciuszko brumby shoot underway but will it be enough?

Experts say with aerial shooting approved, at least 6000 wild brumbies will need to removed from Kosciuszko National Park each year to meet reduction targets.

Newcastle Herald

Police investigate bushfire that scorched national park

Watch the dramatic scenes as firefighters battle the blaze on the frontline.

Newcastle Herald

Calls for headland 'help desk' for confused visitors

'If people want to go on a walk they need information about it.'

AAP

Rare sea turtle lays 'precious' eggs on mid-north coast

An endangered species of sea turtle has come ashore on the NSW mid-north coast to lay its eggs in the first known turtle nesting of the season.

Newcastle Herald

A change of heart: Jack Roberts' memorial chair is here to stay

It's an emotional win for a family that has already lost so much.

Newcastle Herald

'Devastating blow': family told to remove Jack Roberts' memorial chair

'It feels like we have to battle constantly, it's an uphill battle, you get knocked and it's hard.'

Newcastle Herald

The two-hour specialist operation to save a humpback whale calf

The calf became tangled in the waters off Catherine Hill Bay.

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