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White sharks have been protected for 25 years — is that linked to recent attacks?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

White sharks have been protected for 25 years — is that linked to recent attacks?

ABC  

Scientists and surfers want to know whether steps to protect the marine predators along Australia's coasts are linked to a recent wave of attacks. Aboard the "Rodney Fox", a vessel named in honour of one of the nation's most celebrated shark attack survivors, he recently voyaged to the Neptune Islands — an aggregation site for the predators. "The Neptune Islands …

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Eyre Peninsula communities at odds over shark mitigation response following spate of attacks
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Eyre Peninsula communities at odds over shark mitigation response following spate of attacks

ABC  

In short: Almost one-third of all shark fatalities last year occurred on a remote coastline in South Australia. Elliston Mayor Andrew McLeod, who survived a shark attack in 2014, tabled a motion for other councils to consider at a Local Government Association meeting, calling for sharks involved in fatal attacks to be killed. Cr McLeod said it was "commonsense" that …

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Canberra program helping children and parents develop good eating habits early
9 months ago

Canberra program helping children and parents develop good eating habits early

ABC  

In short: A Canberra program is providing mothers with nutritional guidance to help them navigate the overwhelming volume of content available that can offer inconsistent advice. Leanne Elliston, a nutritionist and one of the program leads, said expectant mothers need to be thinking about their child's nutrition from pregnancy. "There are so many myths and misconceptions in society around food …

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Elliston Surfer drives himself to hospital after being mauled by a 'great white shark' off South Australia's coast
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Elliston Surfer drives himself to hospital after being mauled by a 'great white shark' off South Australia's coast

Daily Mail  

A surfer has been mauled by a shark off the coast of South Australia. A picture of the man's surfboard shows chunks were bitten out of it during the attack The 64-year-old was about 200 metres off the shore at Elliston in South Australia when he was attacked on Tuesday afternoon Surfing website Beach Grit claimed the victim was 'bitten …

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Great white shark cage-diving industry divides community on South Australia's west coast
1 year, 5 months ago

Great white shark cage-diving industry divides community on South Australia's west coast

ABC  

As a great white shark glides under water at Neptune Islands in South Australia, it's unaware of the controversy that lies on the surface. Shark cage-diving tour operators say their trips have the power to change people's perspectives on the white shark — shaped by movies like Jaws. "If anything, it's a reduction in the impact on sharks themselves because …

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Search continues for missing surfer Simon Baccanello on Eyre Peninsula
1 year, 7 months ago

Search continues for missing surfer Simon Baccanello on Eyre Peninsula

ABC  

The search for a missing surfer on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula has resumed, with a piece of wetsuit material and polystyrene found by police. Key points: Simon Baccanello was surfing near Elliston on Saturday when he was attacked by a shark Charter boat operator, Jonas Woolford, says he unloaded tourists to help with the search at Walkers Rock SA Police …

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A cutting-edge tourism model in Newfoundland
2 years, 1 month ago

A cutting-edge tourism model in Newfoundland

BBC  

A cutting-edge tourism model in Newfoundland Deb Snelson/Getty Images A cutting-edge tourism model in Newfoundland The rugged and remote Canadian region has been championing a hands-on approach to tourism to pass its unique culture and traditions along. "Everyone would have had a boat back then," Canning told me, as he explained how dories were an integral part of the cod …

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Fruit and veggie price hikes are hurting household budgets. Experts say shopping seasonally could save you money
2 years, 6 months ago

Fruit and veggie price hikes are hurting household budgets. Experts say shopping seasonally could save you money

ABC  

As inflation goes up and wages remain stagnant, Australians are noticing the pinch when it comes to their regular grocery shop — especially when it comes to fresh produce. Get used to a shortage of lettuce and high fruit and vegetable prices Photo shows Vegetable display, leek, lettuce, fresh produce grocery display The cost of fruit and veg has more …

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Is fresh produce better than tinned and frozen fruit and veg? Not always, these experts say
2 years, 7 months ago

Is fresh produce better than tinned and frozen fruit and veg? Not always, these experts say

ABC  

As inflation drives prices up, many Australians are looking to cut costs at the supermarket. Frozen can be better than fresh Accredited practising dietician from Nutrition Australia Leanne Elliston says that, from a health perspective, frozen food can sometimes be better for you than some products sold as "fresh" on supermarket shelves. "The nutrients are locked in that frozen state …

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