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  • Learning about the River Red Gum with Max Rush

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    The River Red Gum is essential to the Murray River ecosystem. "They're such an important cornerstone species," explains Max Rush, a guide with Murray River Trails. "Their flowers feed many birds and insects, and the hollows in the giant old gums provide habitat for hollow-nesting birds and possums." These trees...

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  • Species Feature: Bottlenose Dolphin

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    Gliding effortlessly through coastal waters, the Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops spp.) is one of Australia's most familiar and beloved marine mammals. Known for their intelligence, sociability, and playful behaviour, these sleek marine mammals are a common sight along Australia's coasts, especially in bays, estuaries, and sheltered reefs. Bottlenose Dolphins are among...

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  • Species Feature: Eastern Osprey

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    Graceful, powerful, and unmistakable in flight, the Eastern Osprey (Pandion cristatus) is a distinctive raptor found along Australia's coastal fringes. With a sharp eye for fish and a unique aerial hunting style, this coastal bird of prey is an integral part of marine ecosystems across northern and eastern Australia. Once...

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  • Fish Hotels for the Future: A Regenerative Project on the Murray

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    Australia's largest freshwater fish, the mighty Murray Cod, has long been a symbol of life along the Murray River. But decades of environmental change, habitat loss, and overharvesting have pushed this iconic species into vulnerable territory. Now, Murray River Trails is taking bold action to reverse that trend. Through the...

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  • Frankland Islands Reef Cruises Launches New Eco-Friendly Vessel

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    Travellers heading to the idyllic Frankland Islands can now enjoy a smoother, faster, and more sustainable journey thanks to a brand-new vessel, Wantaim, launched by Frankland Islands Reef Cruises. Replacing the Turtle Islander, this sleek 14-metre Naiad Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB) brings a range of upgrades designed to make the...

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