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U of I issues new design for academic and research hub at The 78

Part of a $500 million statewide effort to promote innovation, the new home for the Discovery Partners Institute is expected to be finished in 2026.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2022

Varroa mite detection in Coffs Harbour prompts mass beehive euthanasia in eradication zone

All recreational and commercial beehives within an eradication zone around Coffs Harbour on NSW's north coast will be destroyed in the latest bid to contain the spread of varroa mite.

ABC News · Sep 13, 2022

Teenage surfer attacked by a shark on the Central Coast

A young surfer has been bitten on the hand by a white shark at North Avoca Beach on the NSW Central Coast.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31, 2022

Shark buoys installed at Birubi and Newcastle as Redhead detections trigger warning

The devices are part of the NSW Department of Primary Industries SharkSmart program.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 1, 2022

Use of sharks nets in NSW could be left to discretion of councils

Coastal councils in New South Wales may soon be able to decide whether they want to use nets to mitigate the risk of shark attacks at local beaches.

ABC News · Aug 1, 2022

'Stop the bee killing'

NSW DPI says 'eradication is still the primary goal'.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 30, 2022

Pritzker wins state party leadership battle after U.S. Rep. Kelly exits, clearing path for state Rep. Hernandez

The issue is whether a federal office holder should be the state party chair, because federal rules limit the ability of a member of Congress to do substantial fundraising for state level races. “If you look over the last 16 months, you see it hasn’t worked,” Pritzker said Friday, before…

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 2022

NO: More Than 300 Sea Critters Have Been Tangled Up In NSW Shark Nets Over The Last Year

86 of the animals caught were from threatened or protected species.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 27, 2022

Chicago Democrats pitching 2024 convention present picture of unity to national party despite tension over leadership battle

CHICAGO — Illinois’ top Democrats gathered on a Fulton Market venue stage Tuesday in an attempt to present a unified front to national party officials reviewing Chicago’s 2024 presidential convention bid, masking an intensifying battle over control of the state Democratic Party.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 27, 2022

Varroa mite detected on blueberry orchard near Coffs Harbour in 43rd case since outbreak began

Beekeepers on the NSW Mid North Coast say they are angry at the lack of communication from authorities after varroa mite is found in a new zone.

ABC News · Jul 25, 2022