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Emotions run high as new transport era begins on remote island

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Emotions run high as new transport era begins on remote island

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Qantas has touched down for the final time on Lord Howe Island. The airline's history on the remote isle dates back to the post-World War II flying boat service from Sydney.Read Article

Howeana returns home I Australian Rural & Regional News

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Howeana returns home I Australian Rural & Regional News

NSW Department of Primary Industries, Lord Howe Island Marine Park News, The Lord Howe Island Signal Last November, a weak and injured Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) was found near the jetty by young Lord Howe Island residents. They alerted the local veterinary nurse and certified wildlife carer, Deb Thompson, who arrived onsite to assess the turtle’s condition. Residents and visitors showed up to welcome Howeana home. Photo: Lord Howe Island…See the Story

What it’s like to stay at Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, a secret, idyllic isle in Australia - Robb Report Singapore

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What it’s like to stay at Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, a secret, idyllic isle in Australia - Robb Report Singapore

In three words: Like nowhere else What’s the deal? Lord who? Howe where? You may not have heard of Lord Howe Island, a spec in the Tasman sea between Australia and New Zealand—many Australians haven’t either. Only about 400 people call this six-mile, volcanic isle home. But for those who know, this is one of the most coveted destinations in all of Oceania. It’s no wonder why. Here, the large, crystal lagoon is ringed by the world’s southernmost …Read Article

Palm Trees on Lord Howe Island Took an Evolutionary Path Darwin Never Expected

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One of Australia’s most biodiverse offshore islands enjoys the company to two palm trees that despite appearing quite similar are actually different species. That this happened: that two species evolved from a common ancestor despite no geographical separation, means biologists have confirmed that “sympatric” evolution is possible on Earth. To explain exactly what that means, […] The post Palm Trees on Lord Howe Island Took an Evolutionary Path …Species · Lord Howe Island Read Article

Look out Norway, electric transport is taking over Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe Island provides glimpses into the future, where renewables dominate electricity generation and electric vehicle penetration is already approaching 10% of the fleet.Lord Howe Island · Lord Howe Island Read Article

Lord Howe Island's famous palms challenge Darwin's evolutionary theory

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Scientists are testing Charles Darwin's theory on species diversity by analysing Kentia palm varieties that have grown side by side for 1 million years.Lord Howe Island · Lord Howe Island Read Article

How Aussie island’s ’70s-style apartments became a luxe ‘house hotel’

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First started in 2016 and delayed by COVID, this project saw the creation of a retreat that’s hard to leave, despite Lord Howe’s abundant outdoor attractions.Coronavirus · Lord Howe Island Read Article

The top 10 most beautiful airport landings in the world I Australian Rural & Regional News

Saskia Jain, The Lord Howe Island Signal There’s something almost magical about pressing your nose against an aeroplane window as your destination comes into view. That moment when the seatbelt sign chimes, and the aircraft begins its graceful descent offers front-row seats to some of Earth’s most spectacular vistas. It’s like Nature’s own IMAX theatre except you can’t pause for bathroom breaks and the snacks cost a small fortune. Photo courtesy…Lord Howe Island · Lord Howe Island Read Article

Pixie Hanson I Australian Rural & Regional News

Photo courtesy Lord Howe Island Signal On Sunday 30 March, 2025, Pixie Hanson won the 2km Beach Run (U14 Female) at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships on the Gold Coast. Pixie raced some of the best track, cross-country and beach running athletes in the country, and stormed home to a convincing 12 second win. Pixie competes for Warilla Barrack Point Surf Life Saving Club, and the Australian Championship completes her rise to the top o…Lord Howe Island · Lord Howe Island Read Article

This Island Has the Most Beautiful Airport Landing in the World—and the Runway Starts in the Ocean

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Lord Howe Island Airport off the coast of Australia is a gateway to a UNESCO site and has a landing strip you'll never forget.Peter Unger/Getty Images Scenic views of the island of Lord Howe in New South Wales, Australia.A new study has identified the most beautiful airport landings across the globe.The study's authors used eye-tracking technology on 100 participants to determine which airport approaches were most captivating.The winning airport…UNESCO · Lord Howe Island Read Article

Birdon extends Lord Howe contract

Dale Crisp THE LORD HOWE Island Board has awarded Port Macquarie-based maritime business Birdon a two-year contract extension to provide the island’s essential sea freight service. The contract will see the 499 GT general cargo vessel Island Trader sail a minimum of of 24 voyages per year, providing certainty for island residents and businesses. Birdon GM assets and services Sarah Yuen said the company was proud to own, operate and maintain the …Lord Howe Island · Lord Howe Island Read Article

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