From Friday 19 to Sunday 21 September, runners and supporters will gather on Gomeroi Country at Pilliga Pottery, near Coonabarabran, for the fourth Pilliga Ultra. The event promises a weekend of trail running, on-Country activities, and family-friendly fun.
Environment
Posted inBoggabri, Environment
Boggabri Transfer Station closed due to illegal dumping of asbestos
Narrabri Shire Council is looking for those responsible for an illegal dumping of asbestos-contaminated waste at the Boggabri Transfer Station last week.
Posted inEnvironment, Glen Innes
Glen Innes Severn Council teams up with Glen Industries to rejuvenate the local landfill
Glen Innes Severn Council has partnered with Glen Industries to deliver the Glen Innes Landfill Revegetation project.
Posted inArmidale, Environment
Local Landcare board grows with new skills
Southern New England Landcare Ltd welcomes Mr Robert Sieben as a new board member, growing the board of directors to eight, and raising the board’s skills set to new heights.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Federal Politics, Local News
Government plays politics by allowing Joyce Net Zero bill to be debated
The Albanese Government has used a little trickery of parliament to highlight Coalition divisions on climate policy, allowing debate on Member for New England Barnaby Joyce’s Repeal Net Zero Bill 2025 – despite it being a private member’s bill that is unlikely to ever face a vote.
Posted inGlen Innes, Water
Glen Innes invests in safe, reliable and future-ready water services
Glen Innes Severn Council is reassuring the community that local water supplies remain safe, secure and of high quality, while also investing in modern systems to keep services reliable for years to come.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Environment
Insecticide fenitrothion to be sharply restricted following APVMA decision
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has issued a final regulatory decision to impose wide-ranging additional restrictions on the insecticide, fenitrothion.
Posted inEnvironment, Narrabri
Weed Alert: Sticky florestina spreading south
Narrabri Shire Council Biosecurity Officers have discovered that Sticky Florestina is on the march down from Queensland.
Posted inAgriculture, NSW Politics, Water
NSW Farmers call for urgent update to water laws
NSW Farmers is urging an overhaul of outdated water rules, warning century-old laws fail to meet modern farming needs.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Environment
Introducing Thaw Ni Ni Zaw – Northern Tablelands Koala Conservation Officer
Southern New England Landcare has welcomed Thaw Ni Ni Zaw as Northern Tablelands Koala Conservation Officer, bringing extensive experience in agriculture, environmental science, and community-based conservation.