The draft Gwydir, Namoi and Peel Unregulated Rivers water sharing plans are now on public display, and the NSW Government is inviting the community to have its say.
Environment
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Walcha, Water
Walcha’s new dam complete
An $11 million drought-security project at Walcha is complete with the delivery of a 300 megalitre (ML) off-stream storage dam, pump station and pipelines
Posted inEnvironment, General News
Inland Rail praised for sustainability in Narrabri to North Star construction
Inland Rail has been recognised with an ‘Excellent’ As Built rating for the Narrabri to North Star phase 1 project.
Posted inEnvironment, Local News
Ombudsman to provide advice and dispute resolution for renewable energy hosts
New measures to ensure community members and landowners hosting renewable energy infrastructure projects are actively supported.
Posted inArmidale, Environment
Fears for public safety as authorities fail to act on asbestos contamination near Armidale school
Asbestos contamination at O’Connor Catholic College has remained undealt with for almost a year, with no effort made to alert public to the risk or clean up the site, according to neighbours.
Posted inEnvironment, Manilla
Residents invited to invest in Manilla Solar project
Residents are being invited to invest in the community owned solar and battery storage project Manilla Solar. Learn more here.
Posted inEnvironment
Koalas protected under agreements with New England landholders
New koala conservation agreements in Armidale and Uralla will permanently protect another 4,148 hectares of habitat on private land.
Posted inEnvironment
NSW community’s opinion sought on coal mine regulation
Community members across NSW are being asked to give their feedback on the regulation of coal mines in a statewide consultation.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, NSW Politics
New nature strategy calls for overhaul of laws, LLS, and concerns farmers
NSW Farmers have warned the new NSW Nature Strategy announced today must not be used to restrict food and fibre production.
Posted inEnvironment, Local News
New England Renewable Energy Zone critical for NSW’s clean energy future
New England Renewable Energy Zone has been declared one of six renewable energy projects with Critical State Significant Infrastructure (CSSI) given their potential significance to the NSW economy.