'In the wild with no roof': bred in captivity but now feeling freedom The team working together to save a species from extinction. Newcastle Herald · 15h ago
Australian town defends its ‘long-valued and admired’ statue of an enslaved African American child Maitland city council has condemned an art exhibit challenging the 150-year-old figure, which the artist says ‘does not represent Black skin with any dignity’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 4
'Come for the art, stay for the municipal panic': statue at centre of storm Maitland City Council rushes to stand by 'Jocko' amid art debate Newcastle Herald · Aug 3
'Golden sunlight of their wings' Regent honeyeaters flock to the Lower Hunter Zoo-bred Regent Honeyeaters released onto Wonnarua Country. Newcastle Herald · Sep 15, 2024
Hunter Aboriginal leader: 'This is a social justice issue' Mindaribba land council boss Tara Dever is trying to stay positive. Newcastle Herald · Oct 11, 2023
March organisers hit-out at council's Voice stance as NAIDOC celebrations begin About 300 people gathered to celebrate NAIDOC week with a march from Maitland Court House. Newcastle Herald · Jul 3, 2023
Regent honeyeaters released in the Hunter Valley as efforts to save species continue There are only 250 to 350 regent honeyeaters left in the wild. With numbers so low, conservationists are finding new ways to teach young birds their unique love song. ABC News · Nov 30, 2022
Release of rare honeyeaters in NSW Zoo-bred regent honeyeaters, one of Australia's rarest birds, are being released in NSW's Lower Hunter Valley to boost the wild population. AAP · Nov 20, 2022
Saving the regent honeyeaters of the Tomalpin Woodlands The battle to save an endangered bird has brought focus onto an industrial development zone near Kurri Kurri. Newcastle Herald · May 14, 2022