Inverell Shire Council has endorsed a motion seeking an indefinite exemption for the statewide mandate for Food Organics and Garden Organics recycling, to reduce and stop food waste going to landfill. The NSW government mandate requires local councils to provide all...
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Quarry Operator Convicted for Breaching Environment Laws
The owner and operator of an unlicensed quarry in Balala, near Armidale, has been ordered to pay $190,000 by the Armidale Local Court for breaching the state’s environment laws by extracting gravel at more than two and four times the legal limit. Mr David Patrick...
Community Urged to be on the Lookout for Sick Koalas
Residents are being urged to be vigilant and reports cases of injured, sick or dead koalas in the district. Due to the current mating season in progress, koalas are on the move, and locals are being reminded of the importance of reporting all injured and dead koalas...
NSW Landcare Projects Receive $10 Million Boost
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,...
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...
