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Posted inAnimals, Armidale, Education, Feature

Professional veterinary training boosts koala care in Northern Tablelands

blankby New England Times News Desk14 hours agoAugust 30, 2025

Southern New England Landcare has successfully delivered the first professional veterinary training course focused on koala health in the Northern Tablelands.

Posted inAnimals, Environment, Good News, Inverell

Late-night rescue and loop through the McDonald’s Drive-Thru saves injured koala near Inverell

blankby Penelope ShawAugust 14, 2025August 15, 2025

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, Animals, Politics

Boost in state funding for sheep and goat eID tags

blankby New England Times News DeskAugust 6, 2025August 6, 2025

NSW Farmers has welcomed a boost in funding to provide discounted eID tags to sheep and goat farmers across the state. 

Posted inAnimals, Tamworth, What's on

Lots of greyhounds seeking new families to love in Tamworth this weekend

blankby RK CrosbyJuly 22, 2025July 22, 2025

Tamworth will be a hub of wagging tails and hopeful hearts this Saturday as Greyhounds As Pets (GAP) hosts a large Greyhound Adoption Day at Petstock Tamworth.

Posted inAnimals, Business, Inverell

Paws-itively awesome: Inverell Barnyard wins Best Pet Store

blankby Penelope ShawJuly 18, 2025July 22, 2025

Inverell Barnyard has proved themselves to be leaders of the pack, taking out the title of Best Pet Store in the New England.

Posted inAnimals, Environment, Gunnedah

Gunnedah reclaims koala capital title

blankby Tom PleveyJune 18, 2025June 20, 2025

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 inAgriculture, Animals, Environment, Science and Research

UNE Researcher leads the charge to protect bees from PFAS

blankby Penelope ShawMay 15, 2025May 17, 2025

UNE researcher Carolyn Sonter is urging the government to implement labelling legislation to help protect bee populations from PFAS exposure.

Posted inAnimals, Local News

Easter chocolate is good for you, not your pets

blankby Lia EdwardsApril 18, 2025April 21, 2025

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

blankby Penelope ShawApril 17, 2025April 21, 2025

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

by Molly BeareApril 8, 2025April 10, 2025

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.

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