By day, Ian Worley is the Quirindi High School principal and outside of school hours he’s been back in the classroom, joining the cast of ABC TV’s Muster Dogs.
Animals
Posted inAnimals, NSW Politics
NSW Government plans to outlaw dogs in hot cars, but no certainty yet
The NSW Government has announced plans to introduce a new offence for leaving dogs unattended in hot vehicles, but uncertainty remains over when the laws will be finalised
Posted inAnimals, Bingara, Environment
Taronga protects environmental jewel in North-West
Taronga Conservation Society Australia has established a third, ‘wild’ restoration site in the New England. Find out where and why here.
Posted inAnimals, Local News
Give a rescue pet a home this Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching, families across New South Wales are being encouraged to consider adopting a pet from a council pound or animal shelter, giving rescue dogs and cats the chance at a loving “furever” home.
Posted inAnimals, Armidale, Environment
Citizen scientists act to prevent destruction of endangered Glider Habitat
A citizen scientist has taken direct action in an effort to protect habitat critical to the endangered Greater Glider, amid growing tensions over native forest logging east of Armidale.
Posted inAnimals, Warialda
Australian Koala Foundation Team Visits Warialda
Warialda will soon welcome some very special visitors, both human and furry, when the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) arrives in town from Tuesday, 28 October to Thursday, 30 October for a three-day visit celebrating conservation, community, and connection.
Posted inAnimals, Local News
Take flight with the 2025 Aussie Bird Count this October
The Aussie Bird Count is back and swooping in with an annual opportunity to spotlight both familiar backyard birds.
Posted inAnimals, Good News, Tamworth
It’s a dog’s day out this Sunday
Call all pooches! Tamworth will be the place to be for man’s best friends this Sunday with the annual Gala Day for Dogs.
Posted inAnimals, Environment
Recycling trial expands to combat battery fires
Armidale Community Recycling Centre will join the NSW EPA’s batteries trial, allowing more communities to safely dispose of and recycle items with built-in batteries for free.
Posted inAnimals, Gunnedah
Modern facility to improve outcomes for companion animals
Construction is under way for Gunnedah Shire’s new Animal Impound Facility. The multi-million-dollar facility is expected by mid-2026.