Rainforest project to create new generation of ‘super trees’ on rural property near Lismore
In short: The Science Saving Rainforests project has acquired land in northern NSW for its living seed bank.The plantation will feature stands of 60 types…
Backpackers demand right to squat in flood-affected Lismore houses
In short: Overseas backpackers and itinerant workers are squatting in flood-damaged Lismore homes.The houses were bought back by the NSW Reconstruction Authority after catastrophic flooding…
Auditor-general’s flood report finds NSW had ‘no plan’ to house 2022 Lismore survivors
In short: A NSW auditor-general's report finds "no plan" was in place to house 2022 flood survivors.Two years on, hundreds remain on waiting lists.What's next? The NSW…