G’day, members! Here’s your weekly dose of good news! These uplifting stories will make your day a little brighter, from adorable baby platypuses to record-breaking Aussie athletes.

Oysters to the Rescue: Saving Our Seas​

Oysters in action! Image source: The Nature Conservancy Australia.

Scientists believe oysters could be the unlikely heroes in South Australia’s fight against algal blooms.

Conservationists from The Nature Conservancy Australia are restoring oyster reefs, referred to as the ‘kidneys of the sea’, to filter and clean ocean water naturally.

Source: YouTube/The Nature Conservancy Australia.​

A new $10 million funding deal will help expand shellfish reef restoration using recycled oyster shells.

Dr Michaela Dommisse from TNC says it’s an encouraging first step towards protecting marine life for future generations.

Wild Laughter: Comedy Wildlife Finalists Revealed!​

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[Sherril54]

A Clarinet Comeback: Parkinson’s Patient Plays Again:​

Parkinson`s disease is so debiliting and so difficult to hide. A relative had it and his life was completely turned around, a proud and smart man, became an invalid. He eventually commited suicide, a great loss to his family and friends, "deep brain stimulation" would have helped him with this illness and maybe he would have not suffered to the point where he ended his life.

 

[PattiB]

Another great roundup of uplifting stories. I loved the elephant photo.

 

[Littleboy8]

A Clarinet Comeback: Parkinson’s Patient Plays Again:​

Parkinson`s disease is so debiliting and so difficult to hide. A relative had it and his life was completely turned around, a proud and smart man, became an invalid. He eventually commited suicide, a great loss to his family and friends, "deep brain stimulation" would have helped him with this illness and maybe he would have not suffered to the point where he ended his life.

That is so sad

 

[Littleboy8]

I love the platypus story

 

[Jo Piper3]

Love the wildlife comedy and Parkinson's stories particularly

 

[DLHM]

Love the good news stories each week!

Brings sunshine to the day, (which currently is overcast and drizzling). Great work!

 

[Littleboy8]

Love the good news stories each week!

Brings sunshine to the day, (which currently is overcast and drizzling). Great work!

It’s a gloriously warm and sunny day here and it’s such a good to be alive day, let the sun shine in face it with a grin, open up your heart and let the sun shine in.
Have a great day everybody Cos I am.