Glen Innes has been placed under Level 3 water restrictions as falling levels at the Beardy Weir and persistently high demand tighten pressure on the town’s supply.
Environment
Posted inAgribusiness, Environment
Climate concern rising in regional Australia, poll finds
Climate concern is rising in regional Australia, with most residents backing renewables and blaming energy companies for high power bills.
Posted inTenterfield, Water
Village bore commissioning completed in Torrington and Drake
Village bores in Torrington and Drake near Tenterfield have been successfully commissioned and are now fully operational.
Posted inArmidale, Water
Falling dam levels signal dry conditions ahead
Armidale Regional Council is urging residents to cut water use as falling dam levels and a drying climate outlook raise the risk of tighter restrictions.
Posted inGunnedah, Water
Draft Blackjack Creek Flood Study Update released for public comment
Gunnedah Shire Council has placed the Draft Blackjack Creek Flood Study Update on public exhibition and is inviting community feedback.
Posted inGlen Innes, Water
Community urged to cut water use as Glen Innes restrictions remain
Glen Innes residents and businesses are being urged to continue reducing water use as Level 2 restrictions remain in place and dry conditions persist across the region.
Posted inEnvironment, Good News
Easter Bilbies thriving in the Pilliga
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.
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.