Armidale Regional Council is seeking to replace wood heaters in 100 local households as part of a pilot program to improve air quality, as monitors warn air pollution in town is at an unhealthy level.
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Swap your old yabby traps for a new lure at AgQuip to help fish habitat
Recreational fishers will have the chance to swap their old and unwanted opera house yabby traps for an Oar-Gee Plow lure at AgQuip to support sustainable fishing practices.
Posted inEnvironment, Tamworth
A healthier water future for the Namoi
The NSW Government has launched the Namoi Regional Water Strategy to pave the way for a safer, more secure and sustainable water supply for Tamworth and the Namoi over the next 20 years.
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BOM issues El Niño alert; ski season in doubt
The Bureau of Meteorology says there is around a 70% chance of an El Niño developing this year, but it looks like the big dry is already threatening the ski season.
Posted inEnvironment, Tamworth
Smart meters already delivering water savings
Tamworth Regional Council is already seeing the benefits of smart water meters with three of the largest leaks detected since installations have begun, totalling over 19,000 litres a day.
Posted inAwareness Events, Environment
Composting gets dirty against climate change
New England residents can celebrate the beauty of the ground beneath our feet this week as part of International Compost Awareness Week 2023 (7-13 May 2023).
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Fundraiser to create a sanctuary on Gwydir River
New England based non-profit organisation, Save Our Woodlands, is raising money for their fourth project to create a sanctuary along the Gwydir River.
Posted inArmidale, Environment, Invergowrie, Kentucky, Uralla
Sustainable house tours on this weekend
Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA) is holding its sixth Sustainable House Tour, with properties in Uralla, Invergowrie, Kentucky, and Armidale open this weekend.
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New England gets environmental ‘green tick’
The New England has received a ‘green tick’ in a national environment report card, with 11 of the 12 local government areas improving their score from last year.
Posted inEnvironment, News
EVs increasing in popularity in New England despite range anxiety
More people in the New England are buying EVs despite range anxiety, with a new Facebook group in Tamworth set up for EV drivers.