The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has confirmed the start of the Bush Fire Danger Period(BFDP) in the Glen Innes Severn, Inverell, and Tenterfield Local Government Areas (LGAs),commencing Friday 1 August 2025. From this date, fire permits will be required for the...
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SES Warning on Trees
The State Emergency Service has issued a warning to residents and campers to be wary of large trees which may fall following the recent wet weather. SES Commander with MacIntyre Region Peter O'Brien says the root system of some large trees aren’t coping with the...
Community Invited to Discuss Proposed Inverell Battery Storage System
The Inverell community are being invited to two information sessions tomorrow and Thursday to gauge their interest in a proposed Inverell Battery Storage System. Renewable Energy Developer South Energy will be staging the sessions and is studying approximately 10...
New Guide to Help Developers and Landowners Blend Renewables with Agriculture
A new handbook empowering landowners and solar developers to harness the benefits of combining agriculture with solar energy is now available.A new handbook empowering landowners and solar developers to harness the benefits of combining agriculture with solar energy...
Community Sessions to Discuss a Proposed Inverell Battery Storage System.
Renewable Energy Developer South Energy will be staging two information sessions in Inverell next week to gauge community interest in a proposed Inverell Battery Storage System. South Energy is studying approximately 10 hectares for the proposed BESS site on the...
Joyce to Attempt to Repeal Net Zero Bill
New England MP Barnaby Joyce will be bringing forward a Private Members Bill to Federal Parliament to repeal the Net Zero Bill 2025. Mr Joyce says the idea that, at this stage, we have put the focus of our nation on a lunatic crusade of Net Zero is treacherous to the...
Power Bank Recalls on the Rise Due to Serious Burn and Property Damage Risks
The ACCC is urging consumers to be alert to a growing list of recalled wireless power banks, which have the potential to cause serious burns and property damage. Power banks, also known as portable battery packs, are portable battery chargers commonly powered by...
Funding Flows in for Region’s Waterways
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has announced another $4 million has been committed to a significant water program in the Northern Tablelands Electorate. The Reconnecting Watercourse Country program is aimed at increasing the effectiveness of...
Council Takes on Biosecurity Role Following Dissolution of New England Weeds Authority
Glen Innes Severn Council has formally taken over the responsibility for invasive / noxious weed management in the local government area, following the dissolution of the New England Weeds Authority (NEWA) last month. The transition, effective since 16 June 2025,...