Call all pooches! Tamworth will be the place to be for man’s best friends this Sunday with the annual Gala Day for Dogs.
Animals
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.
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.
Professional veterinary training boosts koala care in Northern Tablelands
Southern New England Landcare has successfully delivered the first professional veterinary training course focused on koala health in the Northern Tablelands.
Late-night rescue and loop through the McDonald’s Drive-Thru saves injured koala near Inverell
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.
Boost in state funding for sheep and goat eID tags
NSW Farmers has welcomed a boost in funding to provide discounted eID tags to sheep and goat farmers across the state.
Lots of greyhounds seeking new families to love in Tamworth this weekend
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.
Paws-itively awesome: Inverell Barnyard wins Best Pet Store
Inverell Barnyard has proved themselves to be leaders of the pack, taking out the title of Best Pet Store in the New England.
Gunnedah reclaims koala capital title
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.
UNE Researcher leads the charge to protect bees from PFAS
UNE researcher Carolyn Sonter is urging the government to implement labelling legislation to help protect bee populations from PFAS exposure.
