In 2019 the Great Barrier Reef experienced the 3rd mass bleaching event in the last 5 years, driven by abnormally warm ocean temperatures. With each new year field research is emerging that indicates these events, driven by the worlds human population and our continued burning of fossil fuels, is warming oceans and leading to larger and more common bleaching events and degrading coral reefs around the world. This weeks guest, Dr David Abrego, is a Coral ecology researcher at Southern Cross University working to develop heat-tolerant corals that can bounce back, and become the basis for coral reef health preserving their unique beauty for future generations to come.

Growing heat-tolerant corals to preserve coral reefs for future generations.

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 8-15 November, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements.

Facilitator Naomi Moran (Koori Mail) is joined Elders Uncle Rob Bryant, Uncle Des Williams, Uncle Herb Roberts, Aunty Robyne Bancroft, Aunty Gwen Hickling. Elders are members of the Southern Cross University Gnibi Elders Council.

Hear from our Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr Elders as they share their stories of connection to Country, culture, and community addressing the theme for Naidoc 2020 – Always Was, Always Will Be.

Presented by Southern Cross University, Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples in partnership with Lismore Regional Gallery.

NAIDOC Week

Elders Speak - Always Was Always Will Be

Thursday Night Live! is an evening of provocation, discussion and dialogue about the issues that matter, presented by Lismore Regional Gallery in partnership with Southern Cross University.

Elders Speak - Always Was Always Will Be

Thursday Night Live!

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