Miranda Saunders

Jun 20, 2024 | abc.net.au | Miranda Saunders

In short: Gage Wilson has been missing for more than a month after his car was found crashed and abandoned. His sister has been continuing to coordinate a search, keeping in constant contact with police. What's next? The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has suspended a planned hazard reduction burn in the area until police gives it clearance.

Jun 4, 2024 | abc.net.au | Max Tillman |Miranda Saunders

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 in 2022. What's next? The Reconstruction Authority is offering the squatters alternative accommodation. Overseas backpackers and itinerant workers are heading to Lismore to squat in flood-affected houses.

May 22, 2024 | abc.net.au | Max Tillman |Miranda Saunders

In short: Staff at the new Tweed Valley Hospital say a lack of car parking spaces is forcing them to arrive hours early for shifts, and causing patients to be late for appointments. NSW Premier Chris Minns believes the parking issue is just a "teething problem" with the new hospital. What's next?  Mr Minns says he will keep a close eye on the issue over the next few months.

Feb 21, 2024 | abc.net.au | David Claughton |Michael Condon |Miranda Saunders

In short: Rice blast was detected in a crop near Lismore earlier this month and the DPI issued an alert to farmers on February 10. Crops are being destroyed to stop it spreading south to major rice growing areas. What's next: Growers in the Northern Rivers will now look at using different varieties of rice that are resistant to the disease. A fungal disease that can decimate rice crops and is regarded as a serious threat to the industry has been identified in northern New South Wales.

Jan 31, 2024 | abc.net.au | Miranda Saunders

In short: More than 200 paralysed rainbow lorikeets have been taken into care this week suffering from a mysterious syndrome. Scientists are still trying to discover what causes the Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome that affects birds in south-east Qld and northern NSW. What next? A citizen science project is asking people to reportwhat the birds are eating to try to narrow down potential causes. Hundreds of birds are falling from the sky in northern New South Wales and researchers cannot pinpoint why.