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.
Environment
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.
Posted inEnvironment, Uralla
New England’s biggest ever koala habitat restoration project to break ground
Come and join Uralla farmers, James Smith and Ange Morse, as they set to embark on New England’s biggest ever koala habitat restoration project.
Posted inArmidale, Environment, Health
Clearing the air in Armidale
Armidale will play a leading role in Asthma Australia’s push for nation-wide incentive scheme to replace wood heaters in homes with air conditioners.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Environment, Glen Innes, New England Electorate, NSW Politics
Greens call for end to logging as ‘Mogwai’ threatened near Glen Innes
The NSW Forestry Corporation has been accused of illegal logging in the Brother State Forest east of Glen Innes and threatening the endangered Greater Glider.