NSW Farmers is urging an overhaul of outdated water rules, warning century-old laws fail to meet modern farming needs.
Environment
Posted inArmidale Regional, Environment
Introducing Thaw Ni Ni Zaw – Northern Tablelands Koala Conservation Officer
Southern New England Landcare has welcomed Thaw Ni Ni Zaw as Northern Tablelands Koala Conservation Officer, bringing extensive experience in agriculture, environmental science, and community-based conservation.
Posted inEnvironment, Good News, Uralla
Uralla Rivercare Group charts fresh course for the future
The Uralla Rivercare Group is entering an exciting new chapter as long-standing members unite with new faces, creating a blend of local knowledge, fresh energy, and new ideas.
Posted inAnimals, Environment, Good News, Inverell
Late-night rescue and loop through the McDonald’s Drive-Thru saves injured koala near Inverell
A late-night drive towards Inverell has turned into a remarkable wildlife rescue, after a quick-thinking motorist spotted an injured koala on the roadside and worked through the night to keep her safe.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment
Sheep Sustainability Framework launches next Strategic Plan
The Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF) has unveiled its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, outlining a roadmap to strengthen the Australian sheep industry’s leadership in sustainability, transparency, and industry accountability.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Federal Politics, Local News
Joyce puts forward his Net Zero bill that will never be voted on
Barnaby Joyce has used one of the first sitting days of the new parliament to introduce laws to repeal Australia’s plan to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Federal Politics, New England Electorate
Joyce and McCormack rattle party over Net Zero
Two aggrieved former Nationals leaders are using their opposition to a net zero emissions target to put pressure on their leader to scrap the party’s policy.
Posted inEnvironment, Federal Politics, Local News, New England Electorate
Joyce concedes Net Zero stance is just politics as new parliament begins
Member for New England Barnaby Joyce has admitted that his position on net zero is more about drawing political dividing lines than policy conviction.
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,