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Ida McComish‘s painting of Christmas Bush
This year‘s Christmas card features a painting of the Lord Howe Island Christmas Bush, by naturalist Ida McComish.

Ocean plastic workshops
Ocean plastic is a major threat to Lord Howe Island’s seabirds. Regular workshops are held to collect and sort the debris.

Sallywood Swamp Forest Regeneration Success – 20 years later
The regeneration of Sallywood Swamp Forest patches on Lord Howe Island has been a success story for this threatened species.

Lord Howe cockroach rediscovered
Specimens of the Lord Howe Island cockroach were rediscovered, decades after they were thought to be absent from the island.

Government funding to increase biosecurity measures
The NSW Government has announced significant funding for increased biosecurity on Lord Howe Island.

Alleged murder, handcuffs and a fascinating report
In 1869 an alleged murder was committed on Lord Howe Island. Several reminders of the events surrounding the investigation are on display at the Museum.

Historical gallery refurbishment – September update
Michael Bugelli, exhibition designer from Detached made a quick visit to further progress the refurbishment of the Historical Gallery displays.

Museum reception area renovations are complete
Renovations to the Museum reception area and restoration of the wooden flooring are complete.

Laurens Otto visits the Museum
Laurens Otto, who carved the wooden feature panels on the Museum‘s doors, visited Lord Howe Island this month.