The New England has received a ‘green tick’ in a national environment report card, with 11 of the 12 local government areas improving their score from last year.
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EVs increasing in popularity in New England despite range anxiety
More people in the New England are buying EVs despite range anxiety, with a new Facebook group in Tamworth set up for EV drivers.
Posted inEnvironment
Baby Bell’s Turtles released into MacDonald River
UNE scientists have incubated and hatched 1521 eggs to boost the local population of Bell’s Turtles in MacDonald River.
Posted inEnvironment
Community members wanted for Murray Darling Basin Committee
The Australian Government is calling for Expressions of Interest from community members to nominate for the Murray–Darling Basin Community Committee.
Posted inEnvironment, Science and Research
Northern Tablelands Koala project extended to 2025
A dedicated Southern New England Landcare team has been working quietly behind the scenes to deliver the Northern Tablelands Koala Project.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment
F4CA welcomes moves to limit offsets
Farmers for Climate Action have welcomes amendments to the safeguard mechanism that will protect farmland.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment
New additive may evaporate livestock methane
The threat of climate change is positively impacts our ability to solve problems creatively, especially in New England’s livestock industry.
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Grants to help protect koalas open now
Local community groups have until May 2 to apply for up to $200,000 to do their bit to save the koala.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, NSW Votes 2023
Farmers call for bipartisan action on climate
NSW Farmers are asking both major parties to commit to practical solutions – not empty promises – in tackling climate change.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, NSW Votes 2023
Climate 200 uses Liverpool Plains farmers to win city votes
Why are Climate 200 running videos featuring Liverpool Plains farmers when there are no teal candidates to vote for here?