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Mirage News

Wollongong-based online news outlet covering Australia and beyond. If you have anything newsworthy - a story, video or picture to share with us, please email us. Australia's real-time media portal reporting from primary sources. 24/7 live timeline and coverage of developments firsthand from Australia and beyond

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miragenews.com > ai-images-aid-conservation-real-data-still-key-1742330

AI Images Aid Conservation, Real Data Still Key

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (531+ words) New research finds there is no substitute for real-world observations, but that — under the right circumstances — AI-generated images can be used to improve the performance of computer models used for species identification and biodiversity monitoring. In the study, North Carolina…...

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miragenews.com > cormorants-loon-and-eagle-found-at-1742223

Cormorants, Loon And Eagle Found At Hammerschmiede Site

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (905+ words) Mirage News The Hammerschmiede clay pit near Pforzen in the eastern Allgäu is famous for its wealth of finds: beside fossils of two early anthropoid apes, the remains of numerous species of vertebrates have been uncovered there from 11.6 million years…...

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miragenews.com > ocean-scientist-honoured-with-top-award-1742079

Ocean Scientist Honoured With Top Award

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (410+ words) Professor Ric Williams, Chair in Ocean and Climate Sciences at the University of Liverpool, has been awarded the prestigious Challenger Medal in recognition of his contribution to understanding the ocean's role in the climate system. The medal is awarded by…...

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miragenews.com > greens-back-forest-protection-continue-offset-1741984

Greens Back Forest Protection, Continue Offset Battle

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (283+ words) "This decision has been one of the most difficult that we have faced. Good people with the best intent have reached different opinions on this. We respect each other, must hold together, and move forward in our shared fight for…...

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miragenews.com > greens-senators-back-better-forest-management-1741769

Greens Senators Back Better Forest Management Plan

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (885+ words) After much deliberation we have decided to exercise our right to take a position according to our consciences. We do not support the INFM, and will vote in the Senate to disallow it. Just as there are different views in…...

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miragenews.com > conservation-week-2027-nature-loves-team-effort-1741753

Conservation Week 2027: Nature Loves Team Effort

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (410+ words) Conservation Week 2027 has been confirmed for 19-25 April, so it's time to start assembling your team and thinking about what you can do for nature. Nature loves a team effort, and needs all sorts of teams to make a difference. Some…...

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miragenews.com > aussies-triumph-in-2026-ocean-photo-awards-1741495

Aussies Triumph in 2026 Ocean Photo Awards

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (134+ words) Mirage News Australian National Maritime Museum to host premiere exhibition opening November 19 For the second consecutive year two Australians were category winners in the annual competition Matty Smith, based in Newcastle, NSW, won the Fine Art category with a black-and-white…...

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miragenews.com > newcastle-photographer-wins-2026-ocean-fine-art-1741494

Newcastle Photographer Wins 2026 Ocean Fine Art Prize

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (166+ words) Mirage News Australian National Maritime Museum to host premiere exhibition opening November 19 In reference to his award-winning image, Matty said: 'The planets aligned at the end of a late afternoon dive in the Maldives. Upon ascending from the depths, I…...

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miragenews.com > sydney-photographer-wins-ocean-adventure-prize-1741496

Sydney Photographer Wins Ocean Adventure Prize 2026

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (118+ words) Mirage News Australian National Maritime Museum to host premiere exhibition opening November 19 In addition to his category winning image, Gergo also had a second image which received 3rd place in the Human Connection category. This image shows a fearless teenager standing…...

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miragenews.com > elephants-show-thoughtful-decision-making-1741453

Elephants Show Thoughtful Decision-Making

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (390+ words) Mirage News Asian elephants can resist their impulses and choose a more rational course of action, according to a study published September 9, 2026 in the open access journal PLOS One by Sydney Hope of Hunter College, New York and colleagues. Inhibitory…...