UNE researcher Carolyn Sonter is urging the government to implement labelling legislation to help protect bee populations from PFAS exposure.
Animals
Posted inAnimals, Local News
Easter chocolate is good for you, not your pets
While eating chocolate eggs is part of the fun this Easter, the RSPCA is reminding pet owners its a really bad idea to share it with our furry friends.
Posted inAnimals, Environment, Narrabri Shire
Pilliga’s Bilby population flourishing
Our very own Aussie Easter Bunny, the Greater Bilby, is fighting its way back from the brink of extinction across Australia.
Posted inAnimals, Fundraiser, Warialda
Shave and save: Tanya’s fundraiser to support koalas and breast cancer awareness
Tanya, who has spent a year and a half helping
rescue and rehabilitate koalas in her community, is now facing her own battle with breast cancer. However, she’s not letting it stop her from making a difference.
Posted inAnimals, Armidale, Crime
Armidale man convicted after starving dog to death
An Armidale man has been sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple animal cruelty offences
Posted inAnimals, Local News
Farmers welcome plans to attract more vets to regional NSW
The state’s peak farm body has welcomed a new government initiative to address acute shortages of vets across rural NSW.
Posted inAdvertorial, Animals, Best in the New England 2024
The most pampered pets in Tamworth are at Steph’s
It’s been fifteen years since Stephanie Slavin started pampering the pooches of Tamworth, and from starting out just clipping and cuddling the region’s dogs, and there’s no signs of slowing down for Steph’s Dog Grooming & Retreat.
Posted inAnimals, Moree
Moree brother and sister convicted of animal cruelty after 79 cats seized
A Moree brother and sister have been convicted of seven animal cruelty offences, including committing an act of cruelty on 79 cats.
Posted inAnimals, Tamworth
Renowned International Equine Physical Therapist coming to Tamworth
International equine physical therapist, Suzanne Baker, has announced the introduction of ISBT-Bowen Therapy Equine courses into Tamworth.
Posted inAnimals, Inverell
Shovels in the ground for fish passage early works
Native fish in the MacIntyre River will soon be swimming further downstream and upstream thanks to works to help allow fish to flourish.