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Sally Mathrick making menopause great again

VIDEO: Naturopath and health teacher Sally Mathrick is keen to ‘trump’ problematic menopause and make menopause great again.

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‘Stop deep-sea mining before it starts’ – Byron paddle out July 20

Australia’s surfers, swimmers, and ocean community are paddling out for an important cause at Clarkes Beach on Sunday, July 20 from 12pm.

Police issue public appeal after alleged assault in Byron Bay

Police have issued a public appeal for information the alleged serious assault of a man in Byron Bay Tuesday morning.

Update on Salty Lakes emptying and filling over four day period

Recently it was reported on the fact that Salty Lakes in Broadwater National Park had emptied, leaving behind an almost dry lake bed covered with brown sludge.

Stadiums, health and extinction on the ballot in Tasmania, as majors race to the bottom

Just over a year since its last state election, Tasmania is about to return to the polls, as the beautiful but troubled island state sinks further into debt and dysfunction.

Curious chimps and nosy kids: new study shows it’s only natural to love drama

What do toddlers and chimpanzees have in common? A deep, unshakable interest in other people’s business.

Swans and wildlife to get a floating platform at Lake Kimberley 

The murder of a swan at Lake Kimberley, Banora Point in June last year outraged locals and led Tweed Shire Councillors (TSC) to look at ways they can support the local wildlife in the area. 

Parts of NSW continue to experience unsettled weather, as a low pressure trough over the eastern part of the state brings a humid air mass into the north east.

Heavy rainfall that may lead to Flash Flooding may develop this evening about the Northern Rivers district, on both the Richmond River and Wilsons River, and possibly northeastern parts of the Northern Tablelands. This potential for heavy rainfall is expected to continue into Thursday morning, before easing by Thursday afternoon.

The Sydney metro area experienced significant thunderstorms overnight. In Greater Sydney there were approximately 12,000 total lightning strikes between midday Tuesday and midnight Tuesday, with around 1000 of those strikes hitting the ground. The most lightning-active period was late in the evening between 10pm and 12am.

With thunderstorms expected to continue over parts of the state over the coming days, residents are urged to keep up with the latest warnings from the Bureau.


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Swans and wildlife to get a floating platform at Lake Kimberley 

The murder of a swan at Lake Kimberley, Banora Point in June last year outraged locals and led Tweed Shire Councillors (TSC) to look at ways they can support the local wildlife in the area.