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.
Environment
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.
Posted inEnvironment, Good News, Uralla
The platypuses are back: Uralla Creek shows signs of renewal
There’s a quiet sense of excitement building along Uralla Creek, with recent sightings suggesting one of Australia’s most iconic native animals may be making a long-awaited return.
Posted inUralla, Water
Nearly $1 million boost for Uralla water security as restrictions return
Level 2 water restrictions are back and a discoloured water alert is current, but things are looking up for Uralla Shire’s long-term water security, set to receive a major boost in NSW Government funding.
Posted inGlen Innes, Water
Glen Innes supports call for urgent action on regional water security
Glen Innes Severn Council has joined Local Government NSW in urging the NSW Government to commit to long-term, fit-for-purpose funding for regional water infrastructure.