Media

Press coverage, image downloads, key documents and media enquiry contacts for the Lightning Ridge Area Opal Reserve.

In the news

Press & Media Coverage

The Western Herald 2025

Hudson Pear Biocontrol Program Targets Opal Fields

Coverage of the cochineal release program targeting Hudson Pear across Crown land areas of the Lightning Ridge opal fields, in partnership with NSW DPIRD and Local Land Services.

ABC Rural 2025

Lightning Ridge Reserve supports Indigenous-led share farming

Feature on the Coocoran Lake cropping initiative, an Indigenous-led share farming program on Crown land supported by the Lightning Ridge Area Opal Reserve.

Channel 7 2024

Community Achievement Awards Finalist

LRAOR recognised as a finalist in the Community Achievement Awards for its ongoing work supporting the Lightning Ridge community through land management, education and environmental programs.

Outback Radio 2WEB 2024

Wandella Education Hub opens its doors

Interview about the growing Wandella Education Hub program, the Reserve's flagship research and education precinct welcoming school groups, researchers and community programs.

ABC Landline 2024

Narran River fish monitoring partnership

Story on the Reserve's collaboration with UNSW researchers on fish monitoring and ecological research on the Narran River system, a key waterway in the Lightning Ridge region.

For media use

Image Library

High-resolution images are available for media use. Please credit 'Lightning Ridge Area Opal Reserve' in any publication.

Aerial view of the Lightning Ridge opal fields, showing the distinctive landscape of Crown land in north-western NSW

Opal Fields, Aerial

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The Wandella farmhouse precinct, a base for researchers, school groups and community programs at the Reserve

Wandella Farmhouse

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Environmental management work on the Reserve, including weed control and biocontrol programs

Environmental Management

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Community and education programs run through the Lightning Ridge Area Opal Reserve

Community Programs

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Image use guidelines: Images are available for editorial use related to the Lightning Ridge Area Opal Reserve. For commercial use, advertising or any other purpose, please contact admin@lror.org prior to use.

Resources

Key Organisational Information

Annual Report

Our most recent annual report covering governance, programs, financial performance and strategic outcomes for the Lightning Ridge Area Opal Reserve.

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Fact Sheet

A concise overview of the Lightning Ridge Area Opal Reserve, who we are, what we do, our legal status, and the communities and Crown land we serve.

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Media Kit

Logos, brand guidelines, key facts and approved images for journalists and media organisations reporting on the Lightning Ridge Area Opal Reserve.

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Media Enquiries

For media enquiries, interviews and image requests, please contact us directly. We aim to respond to all media enquiries within one business day.

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