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Whale calf caught in Qld shark nets

Queensland saw its third whale caught in shark nets yesterday as Sea Shepherd calls for the removal of shark nets during the whale migration season on teh Queensland coast.

No fine for Burleigh local who saved baby whale

Delays in the rescue of a baby humpback whale caught in a shark net off the coast of Burleigh led one local to take action to free the whale. Now he faces significant fines for his heroic choice.

Baby whale caught in Gold Coast shark net

This baby whale has now been released but it's entrapment in a Queensland shark net on Tuesday (October 9) could not even legally be photographed if the state government passes a new gag law.

Three entangled whales off North Coast: NPWS

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is currently aware of three entangled whales making their way up and down the coast and is asking for the community’s assistance in locating them.

Grants for local groups to reduce isolation among older people

Lismore MP Janelle Saffin says that two local grant recipients will use the State funding to support innovative projects which aim to reduce social isolation among older people in the Lismore district and in the Murwillumbah area.

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