Oak Valley

Three hospitalised as Central Australian family dispute turns violent

Three hospitalised after family dispute at Oak Valley outstation turns violent Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 10:21am In short: Three people have been arrested over a violent dispute at a remote Central Australian outstation which resulted in three people being hospitalised. The unrest was part of a feud between rival families among the traditional owners of Oak Valley outstation. Police investigations into the incident are continuing.

‘A gesture towards nature’: call for Dartmoor’s temperate rainforest to double in size

A campaign is calling for the temperate rainforest found in Dartmoor to double in size. This initiative follows the Duchy of Cornwall's announcement of plans to expand small areas of ancient woodland at two locations. The existing Black-a-Tor copse is noted as a tiny, surviving cluster of this ancient woodland.

‘Let these amazing forests come back to life’; push to expand England’s rainforest

Fantasy Force and Hidden Gift test Royal Ascot credentials

Today on Sky Sports Racing: Newton Abbot and Ripon We could see some potential Royal Ascot contenders clash in the Ripon opener as Fantasy Force and Hidden Gift are set to put their credentials to the test. We also have competitive jumps action from Newton Abbot, live on Sky Sports Racing from 2.30pm. Tuesday 2 June 2026 11:09, UK We have a busy day’s racing on Wednesday with action from Newton Abbot and Ripon, live on Sky Sports Racing... 6.00 Ripon - Fantasy Force and Hidden Gift go on...

These California wildflowers could save other plants

These California wildflowers could save other plants Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor As wildflowers go, the mountain jewelflower is demure, clever and quietly unbreakable. It has spread across many of California's iconic landscapes, from Sonoma wine country to the oak-dotted foothills, even over the Sierra Crest, where snow covers the ground during winter. "It seems at first glance like it could grow just about anywhere," said Jennifer Gremer, an associate professor in...

Family of coopers keeping the artisan trade of making barrels alive

Inside the art of barrel-making that is driving Tasmanian whisky Sun 7 Jun 2026 at 1:58pm In short: A family-run cooperage in Tasmania's northern midlands is determined to keep its artisan trade alive. Tightened consumer spending has led to a decline in whisky sales. New entrants on the Tasmanian whisky scene are forging ahead with large-scale production, focusing on export markets.