The Greater Bilby population here has remained stable and thriving across the sanctuary’s 5,800-hectare feral predator-free fenced area, showing how careful conservation can give this iconic species a real chance to flourish.
Environment
Posted inGlen Innes, Water
Glen Innes moves to Level 2 water restrictions
Glen Innes residents are now under Level 2 water restrictions after falling levels at Beardy Weir triggered the next stage of council’s drought response.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, NSW Politics
Wild dog baiting programs underway across NSW
The NSW Government has launched its autumn wild dog control campaign, with aerial and ground baiting programs underway across the state to help protect livestock, native wildlife and pets.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, Environment, Tamworth, Warrah Creek, Werris Creek
Giving consumers confidence through regen verification
Farmers across the New England are increasingly embracing regenerative agriculture, but for some, the challenge is ensuring those efforts are properly recognised, measured and supported over the long term with a verification and certification program that works for them.
Posted inGood News, Narrabri, Water
Narrabri drops to level 3 water restrictions tonight
Narrabri Shire Council says that they have reached Drought Management Plan trigger to drop from Level 4 water restrictions to Level 3.
Posted inAgriculture, Consultations and feedback, Politics, Water
Water tensions spike as Basin review seeks community views
Northern Basin irrigators will be banned from floodplain capturing under new Menindee Lakes rules, as the once-a-decade Murray–Darling Basin Plan review begins.
Posted inLocal politics, Water
Council strategic cooperation raises the A word
A new Northern Tablelands regional organisation plus a strategic working group on regional water security has prompted one councillor to raise the A word: do we need to start talking about amalgamation?
Posted inArmidale, Environment, Good News, Tamworth, What's on
New England set to rally for Clean Up Australia Day
Clean Up Australia Day returns on Sunday 1 March 2026, with Armidale Regional Council once again encouraging locals to roll up their sleeves and take part in the nation’s largest community environmental event.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Environment, Moree
Renewable manufacturing boost for Moree fertiliser project
Hiringa Energy has been awarded $9.4m to further green ammonia production near Moree.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Water
Armidale activates Level 1 water restrictions
After weeks of hot weather and little rain, Armidale Regional Council has moved to impose Level 1 water restrictions across the region.