Member for New England Barnaby Joyce has admitted that his position on net zero is more about drawing political dividing lines than policy conviction.
Environment
Posted inEnvironment, Good News, Narrabri Shire
Bouncing back: Endangered bandicoot thrives in NSW after historic reintroduction
Nearly two years after their return to the wilds of north-western NSW, the endangered Shark Bay Bandicoot is thriving in its new home within the Pilliga State Conservation Area
Posted inEnvironment, Local News, NSW Politics
NSW Environment report highlights inaction on key measures
The 2025 NSW State of the Environment Report has delivered a damning assessment of the State Government’s management of the environment,
Posted inArmidale, Environment, Expos, conferences and meetings
International solar farm biodiversity expert comes to New England
Next Tuesday will see local expertise and international insight brought together at an event in Armidale to explore how solar farms can support biodiversity as well as energy generation.
Posted inAnimals, Environment, Gunnedah
Gunnedah reclaims koala capital title
Gunnedah is defending its claim of being the koala capital of the world, with the first sod being turned on Stage 3 of the Gunnedah Koala Sanctuary yesterday.
Posted inLocal News, Water
New bill seeks greater transparency in Murray-Darling Basin water agreements
A new legislative push in New South Wales aims to increase parliamentary oversight of intergovernmental water agreements.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Environment, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Uralla Shire, Walcha
New England Weeds Authority no more
The New England Weeds Authority (NEWA) will be officially terminated this month in response to serious concerns about the Authority’s governance and financial position. NEWA is the registered trading name […]
Posted inAshford, Health, Water
Fluoridation of Ashford water supply officially commences
It’s been a long wait, but Ashford’s water supply has officially introduced fluoride as of May, 2025. Read more here.
Posted inEnvironment, Uralla Shire
New England’s biggest ever koala habitat restoration project
Farmers James and Angelica Smith are set to embark on New England’s biggest ever koala habitat restoration project on their property ‘Ringwood’ near Uralla.
Posted inAgriculture, Animals, Environment, Science and Research
UNE Researcher leads the charge to protect bees from PFAS
UNE researcher Carolyn Sonter is urging the government to implement labelling legislation to help protect bee populations from PFAS exposure.