Fishers, community members and environmental groups across the New England are being invited to share their knowledge of local waterways.
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Posted inEnvironment, Narrabri Shire
Mount Kaputar’s pink wonder emerges after the rain
On a cold, grey day atop Mount Kaputar, a group of adults found themselves peering into the undergrowth with the excitement of children on a treasure hunt. The object of their search wasn’t rare gold or a hidden landmark, but a bright pink slug found nowhere else on Earth.
Posted inAgriculture, drought, Water
Watchdog flooded with complaints as dry spell persists
There has been a sharp increase in the number of people being dobbed in for misusing water as the region experiences ongoing drought.
Posted inEnvironment, Expos, conferences and meetings, Uralla
Uralla forum tackles growing native seed shortage
Uralla will host a national forum tackling a critical shortage of native seed, a growing challenge threatening Australia’s environmental restoration and biodiversity projects.
Posted inDorrigo, Environment, Travel
Work begins on 46km Dorrigo Great Escarpment Walk
Work has officially started on the Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk, with the project tipped to create 270 jobs and attract thousands more visitors to the region.
Posted inAgriculture, Consultations and feedback, Water
NSW moves to tighten non-urban water metering rules
NSW is proposing tougher non-urban water metering rules, including annual attestation requirements for larger licence holders, as the state pushes to strengthen compliance and improve water management.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Moree
Moree hydrogen project aims to reshape farming’s future
Could Moree hold the answer to farming’s fuel and fertiliser crisis? Construction is now underway on NSW’s first large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia plant.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, Mihi
Local farmer earns more than 5,000 carbon credits through soil project
A farmer near Uralla has earned more than 5,000 carbon credits after major improvements in soil health and grazing management.
Posted inEnvironment, Local News
State government expands support for communities affected by GKNP timber moratorium
Expanded NSW support aims to help North Coast businesses, workers and communities transition through Koala National Park changes
Posted inEnvironment, Glen Innes
Glen Innes welcomes NSW Drought Coordinator’s visit
Glen Innes Severn Mayor Margot Davis has called for stronger drought support during a visit from NSW Drought Coordinator Ray Willis.