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$1 5m initiative to tackle citrus virus

Scientists are developing a vaccine-like solution to help Aussie citrus growers combat citrus tristeza virus (CTV), a challenge for the local citrus industry.

Darling River ecology extinct and Murray cod in real trouble , warns expert

Darling River ecology extinct and Murray cod in real trouble , warns expert Dr Stuart Rowland FriFriday 12 MarMarch 2021 at 9:21pm Murray cod numbers in the Murray-Darling system will never return to what they were just decades ago, says Dr Rowland. ( Share Print text only Cancel The Darling River s aquatic ecology is so degraded it has become extinct and iconic fish species including the Murray cod face an uncertain future, according to one of Australia s most respected fish scientists. Key points: Dr Rowland says prolonged drought and irrigation have created an ecological disaster in the Darling River He says a 2003 report declaring the Darling endangered was met with a tenfold increase in water extraction

Koalas, snakes, bats will benefit from wildlife hospital

Premium Content Subscriber only A 2 ha site within the Ballina Shire has been identified as the best location for a future wildlife hospital. Chairperson of Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital Inc, Ninian Gemmel, said the not-for-profit has been busy trying to find a suitable site for the precinct within the Department of Primary Industries precinct in Wollongbar. In the last six months, we have found a site in Wollongbar and we have signed a memorandum of understanding (with DPI), he said. It allows us to go ahead and make investigations and see what we need to do to modify the land, before any building modification works take place.

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