The Latest Breaking News from Daryn McKenny

Indigenous knowledge helps uncover hidden 'koala city'

A hidden koala population of nearly 300 koalas has been uncovered on the fringe of a major city, using Indigenous knowledge combined with western technology.

AAP · Jun 10, 2025

Whales trapped

'All of the whales we are seeing this year are under four kilometres away.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 9, 2023

UPDATED: Whale disentangles itself off Newcastle Beach

It was a 'very busy' morning for Newcastle Beach as two whale pods came close to shore.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 7, 2023