Northern Tablelands Rural Fire Service advises they’re aware of a large hay pile on Copeton Dam Road that has been burning and smoking intermittently over the past few days. Crews have been monitoring the situation and are working closely with the landowners to fully...
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Regional Australians React to the Nationals’ Backflip on Net Zero
The Nationals' decision to ditch net zero fails to protect the best interests of the regional Australians they claim to represent. Regional Australians are the most impacted by climate change. Doing less on climate action now will result in more extreme weather...
Littleproud believes Nationals Energy and Climate Plan is a Better Option
The Nationals have a new energy and climate plan. It is designed to be cheaper, better, and fairer for all Australians. We will not be bound by a Net Zero commitment.Our plan puts Australians first. We want to lower electricity bills, protect jobs, and still cut...
Uralla Tip Secures $195K Grant for Safety and Efficiency Upgrades
Uralla Shire Council has received $195,785 in funding through Round 5 of the Landfill Consolidation and Environmental Improvements Program, a NSW Government initiative aimed at improving waste infrastructure across regional communities. The grant will...
Australian Koala Foundation Heads to Warialda
The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is coming to Warialda — and the whole community is invited to meet the team behind Australia’s leading Koala conservation efforts. From Tuesday 27th to Thursday 30th October, members of the Brisbane-based AKF team will be in...
Moylan: New England REZ Planning – A Dog’s Breakfast
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has labelled the whole planning process of the New England Renewable Energy Zone a complete dog’s breakfast and a mess. It follows EnergyCo’s plan to re-route the transmission corridor from Bayswater Power Station at...
Renewable Roll Out Dividing Communities
Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner Tony Mahar claims bullying, harassment and intimidation is occurring in communities who are divided over the renewable’s rollout. Speaking at a parliamentary hearing on Monday, Mr Mahar says he’s heard face-to-face stories...
Pindari Dam Trial Targets Cold Water Pollution Impacts on Native Fish
WaterNSW will host a unique trial aimed at addressing one of the major factors impacting inland native fish breeding, with the Australian Government providing a $26.2 million investment into the Pindari Dam Cold Water Pollution project. Cold water pollution occurs...
Inverell Shire Council to Support Carp Control
Inverell Shire Mayor Kate Dight will confirm Council’s in principle support for the Murray Darling Association’s urgent call for the Federal Government to fund and implement the National Carp Control Plan and its recommendations. Mayor Dight will use her Mayoral...
