The Minns Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to support Landcare NSW initiatives, with 22 projects across the state receiving a share of $10 million in grant funding through the Landcare Enabling Program. Environmental projects large and small,...
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Strengthening Non-Urban Water Metering Rules to Improve Compliance
The NSW Government is inviting stakeholders to have their say on the next stage of reforms to the state’s non-urban metering framework aimed at improving compliance and ensuring licensed water take is accurately measured and reported. The proposed changes to the Water...
First $60 million in Community Benefits Unlocked by the New England Renewable Energy Zone
New England and Upper Hunter communities will share in an initial $60 million investment to deliver local infrastructure, services and employment opportunities as part of the New England Renewable Energy Zone. The Minns Labor Government is making the funding available...
Construction Begins on NSW’s First End-to-End Green Hydrogen Hub
Construction has started on NSW’s first end-to-end hydrogen and ammonia production plant, The Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia (GEGHA) project, near Moree. GEGHA’s plant will boost NSW’s ability to produce essential fuel and fertiliser locally and help make...
Farmers Face Permanent Flooding Under Controversial Inundation Bill
The NSW Liberals and Nationals have condemned the Minns Labor Government for pushing ahead with legislation that will erode the property rights of NSW landholders, causing further breakdown in trust with regional communities. The Water Management Amendment (Easements...
Refined Corridor Ignores Community Concerns
Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell and Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan have renewed their criticism of the New England REZ transmission line corridor, warning the so called “refined” route shows a blatant disregard for community feedback and continues...
Inquiry Finds Basin Environmental Program Failed to Deliver
A major independent inquiry has found that the Northern Basin Toolkit — a $160 million package of infrastructure projects and policy reforms agreed to in exchange for reducing the northern Basin's water recovery target under the Basin Plan — has severely...
Armidale Event to Explore What Happens to Solar Panels at End of Life
A free community event in Armidale next month will look at a question becoming increasingly important for regional Australia: what happens to renewable energy infrastructure when it reaches the end of its useful life? Closing the Loop: Recycling Solar in the...
Community Rejects Transmission Line Corridor from Walcha to Bayswater
An ePetition requesting the NSW Government scrap EnergyCo’s transmission line corridor from the Bayswater Power Station to Walcha has reached the 20,000 signatures needed to be scheduled for debate on the floor of Parliament. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan...
