A shake-up of NSW’s 20-year-old veterinary laws will register vet nurses for the first time and formally recognise mobile vets and telehealth, changes relevant to farmers and pet owners across regional NSW.
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Posted inAnimals, Grants and funding
$1.5m in animal welfare grants now open
Rehoming organisations across NSW can now apply for a share of $1.5 million to help vulnerable cats and dogs find safe new homes, with applications open until 9 October.
Posted inAnimals, Tamworth, What's on
Gala Day for Dogs returns to Tamworth’s Bicentennial Park
Dogs and their owners across the New England North West are gearing up for the return of Gala Day for Dogs, a free, family-friendly celebration of dogs, responsible pet ownership and community, set to be held at Bicentennial Park on Sunday, 27 September.
Posted inAnimals, Glen Innes, What's on
A park worth barking about to open in Glen Innes
Best dressed dogs, waggiest tails and a hot dog sizzle for a good cause: Glen Innes opens its new off-leash dog park this Saturday.
Posted inAgriculture, Animals, Emergency management, National News, NSW News
Bird flu funding boost branded thin
A $145 million bird flu funding boost has been branded “deeply unserious” by conservationists, as the virus reaches a dolphin for the first time and NSW rolls out a native bird vaccine trial.
Posted inAnimals, Awareness Events, NSW News
Luna leads pack as NSW’s top dog name
Luna is officially NSW’s favourite dog name, beating out Teddy, Daisy and Milo.
Posted inAnimals, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
New line-up of firsts set to headline 2026 Tamworth Show
Business at the front, party at the back. The Tamworth Show is adding a mullet competition to its 2026 program, alongside a string of other new events, as organisers push to keep the long-running show growing.
Posted inAnimals, Consultations and feedback, Moree Plains Shire
Have your say on Moree’s off-leash dog park
Moree’s Webb Oval could soon be off-leash. Council wants your feedback on the concept plan before submissions close in September.
Posted inAnimals, Education, Grants and funding, NSW News
NSW funds vet scholarships as Canberra leaves students out
NSW is offering scholarships to 94 vet students to do their prac in regional areas. The AVA says the Federal Government just left the same students off a new list of ten professions getting paid prac.
Posted inAnimals, Moree
Moree brings Ranger services in-house
Moree Plains Shire Council has brought its Ranger services in-house, with the new team to focus initially on stray and roaming dogs in response to ongoing community concerns.