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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Human skull found near iconic river
Partial remains of a human skull have been found in bushland off the Murray River near Mildura on the NSW/Victorian border. A man taking an evening walk along the Murray riverbank came across the partially buried remains of a skull near the entrance to Apex Riverbeach Holiday Parks about 5.30pm on Monday. Police were called to the riverbank where they established a crime scene and launched an investigation. Barrier Police District Inspector Wayne Demery from NSW Police told the ABC the early indications were the remains were not historic ones. 'The remains will be sent to Newcastle for a special forensic investigation,' he said. 'We've got a crime scene guard in place, until our crime scene section is able to attend and do a full examination of the scene.' In a statement on Monday evening, NSW Police said they were awaiting the report from forensic specialists. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
News.com.au
a day ago
- News.com.au
Human skull found on Murray river near Mildura, sparking police investigation
Partial remains of a human skull have been found in bushland off the Murray River near Mildura on the NSW/Victorian border. A man taking an evening walk along the Murray riverbank came across the partially buried remains of a skull near the entrance to Apex Riverbeach Holiday Parks about 5.30pm on Monday. Police were called to the riverbank where they established a crime scene and launched an investigation. Barrier Police District Inspector Wayne Demery from NSW Police told the ABC the early indications were the remains were not historic ones. 'The remains will be sent to Newcastle for a special forensic investigation,' he said. 'We've got a crime scene guard in place, until our crime scene section is able to attend and do a full examination of the scene.' In a statement on Monday evening, NSW Police said they were awaiting the report from forensic specialists. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
ABC News
a day ago
- ABC News
Police investigate after partial skull found near Mildura holiday park
The partial remains of a skull have been found near the banks of the Murray River at Mildura. A man walking along the river's edge near the entrance of Apex Riverbeach Holiday Park made the discovery about 5.30pm on Monday. A crime scene has been established and an investigation is underway. Barrier Police District Inspector Wayne Demery said the remains were found partially buried. "The remains will be sent to Newcastle for a special forensic investigation. "We've got a crime scene guard in place, until our crime scene section is able to attend and do a full examination of the scene." Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
Aussies warned over common camping mistake after 400-year-old trees destroyed
Campers are being urged to ensure their fires are properly extinguished after a blaze ripped through an Australian park on the weekend, destroying trees thought to be hundreds of years old. Pictures show once towering red gums have completely collapsed along the Murray River, due to the intensity of the blaze. The fire burned around half a hectare at Gadsen Bend Park, on the Victoria and NSW border, but was extinguished by expert crews working within Victoria's Department of Environment (DEECA). Red gums can live for up to 1,000 years and soar 45 metres into the air, and it's understood two giants were saved by a team of seven firefighters. Red gums are considered a slow-growing species of tree, and hollows that provide shelter for birds, gliders, and possums take over a hundred years to form inside them. But it's not just on land that they play an important environmental role, as their fallen limbs provide habitat for threatened fish like Murray cod. What was the cause of the destructive blaze? Mystery surrounds the exact cause of the blaze and how widespread the damage was, but DEECA issued a public statement about the incident on Wednesday, warning people to 'Always ensure your campfires are completely extinguished'. 🏡 Biosecurity hazard found inside resident's oven poses 'serious risk' to Australia 🐟 Incredible discovery at market after common fish purchase 🕷️ Scientist's 'time capsule' in vault key to resurrecting rare species DEECA said crews from its agency, Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic), were unavailable for interview with Yahoo News. In an emailed statement, FFMVic Deputy Chief Fire Officer Scott Falconer said the cause of the blaze is still under investigation. 'The fire burnt around half [a] hectare and impacted some large red gum trees. Some of the trees destroyed by the fire are estimated to have been around 400 years old,' he added. Love Australia's weird and wonderful environment? 🐊🦘😳 Get our new newsletter showcasing the week's best stories.
ABC News
19-07-2025
- General
- ABC News
Voices of our Elders captures Indigenous history from Limestone Coast
Uncle Doug Nicholls takes a lot of pride in being known as an elder. Born in Swan Hill on the Murray River, he now lives on South Australia's Limestone Coast, the country of his mother. "We grew up on the riverbanks and those were the days when Aboriginal people weren't allowed in the hospitals when they had children, so we were born under the verandahs," he said. "I didn't mind because it was outside. "But it's quite imperative we tell the truth and honour the truth of what happened to us." Uncle Nicholls now works telling stories and sharing culture with the next generation. His story, and the stories of more than 20 other Indigenous elders from the region, has now been captured in a soon-to-be-published book, The Voices of our Elders. "It gets all our elders together and tells our stories together so we're in strength," he said. "Our knowledge from our stories gives our community strength back to our young ones, and allows all our community to understand the issues our elders did go through during their times. Author Charlotte Lovett is a journalist at the Mount Gambier-based Border Watch newspaper and has worked with First Nations communities in the region on history projects. Ms Lovett is non-Indigenous, but her husband and daughter are both Indigenous people. She said being approached to lead the project was an honour, but she was also "terrified". "Being non-Indigenous and then telling Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, there's a taboo around that," she said. "There's a lack of trust, because in the past, those stories have had a white voice put over them. Ms Lovett spent 18 months interviewing, researching and writing the stories of more than 20 elders from across the Limestone Coast. She said the project brought her closer to her husband and daughter's culture. "It was a priority for us that the elders were people we would see in the supermarket or down the street and at community events," she said. "We made sure they were prominent people you'd see in your day-to-day lives, so that after seeing their stories and their portraits, it helps them feel seen after years of being shunned or shamed just for being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander." Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation director of language and education and Meintangk and Narrungga woman Tara Bonney applied for the Fay Fuller Grant and approached Ms Lovett to start work on the book. She said giving the next generation a chance to learn from elders was important. "We have elders and they have these amazing stories and these amazing perspectives on life and culture and community," Ms Bonney said. "It's our job, my generation, to capture those stories and make sure that not only do I get to benefit, and people my age get to benefit, from hearing those stories, but the next generation as well. "One of the things that is so important to First Nations culture and community is the transmission of information." Ms Bonney hoped the book would spark conversations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and bring generations closer together. "When young blackfellas can see the photos and words of their elders and their family in a printed book, there's a sense of pride in their culture and belonging in this community. "That's one of the benefits I'm hoping comes about as well."
