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This elusive possum was thought to be extinct outside Victoria. Now ecologists have made an ‘amazing’ discovery

1 juin 2025 à 03:24

Leadbeater’s possum spotted in NSW at Kosciuszko national park, at least 250km away from the nearest sighting in Victoria

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A critically endangered possum species thought to be isolated to Victoria has been found in a New South Wales alpine national park.

Previously thought to be extinct in the state, a leadbeater’s possum has been found in Kosciuszko national park, at least 250km away from the nearest sighting in Victoria.

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Waratahs’ Super Rugby finals hopes crushed in ugly thrashing by Blues

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Par :Australian Associated Press

31 mai 2025 à 09:30

Blues 46-6 Waratahs
NSW finals hopes crushed in seven-try drubbing

The NSW Waratahs’ season of promise has ended in despair with an ugly, record-breaking 46-6 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Blues in Auckland.

The Waratahs needed to defeat the defending champions for the first time at Eden Park in 16 years to keep their finals hopes alive. Instead, Dan McKellar’s depleted side copped a seven-tries-to-nil drubbing at New Zealand rugby’s burial ground on Saturday.