The clubhouse of the Walcha Golf Club is getting a significant upgrade this year, including improving accessibility with a disabled toilet and ramp, made possible by a state government grant.
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Walcha Farmers’ Market on Saturday
The Walcha Farmer’s Market is on this Saturday, February 18, with a packed lineup of entertainment and stalls.
Posted inArmidale, Guyra, Local politics, Quirindi, Tenterfield, Walcha
Special rates variation applications to IPART now open for comment
Armidale, Liverpool Plains, Tenterfield and Walcha councils have all applied to significantly increase their rates, and their applications are now up on the IPART website with residents invited to comment.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Investigation, Walcha
Local farmers take long term view in supporting Winterbourne Wind at Walcha
The Winterbourne Wind Farm will be a boon for Walcha, a local farming family says, by ameliorating climate change and offering new income for the town that relies heavily on agriculture.
Posted inArmidale, Explainers and backgrounders, Local politics, Quirindi, Tenterfield, Walcha
Explainer: Your rates increase and the role of IPART
A number of councils in our area are applying to IPART for an SRV that will increase your rates… but what is IPART, what do they do, and how can you have your say?
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Investigation, Walcha
Independent review of Winterbourne Wind project triggered
With submissions on the Winterbourne Wind EIS now closed, it is certain the large wind farm project near Walcha will need to pass an independent review to proceed.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Investigation, Local News, Walcha
Walcha Council fights to be included in ongoing Winterbourne Wind assessments
Renewable energy developments are dividing locals, but Walcha Council has unanimously voted to keep their voice heard in the ongoing assessment of the the Winterbourne Wind Project at an extraordinary meeting yesterday.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Investigation, News, Walcha
Bare minimum EIS for Winterbourne Wind project ‘very worst ever’
Northern Tablelands State MP Adam Marshall has called the environmental impact statement for the Winterbourne Wind Farm project at Walcha “the very worst EIS I have ever, ever seen” at a public meeting in Walcha.
Posted inGunnedah, News, Quirindi, Tamworth, Uralla Shire, Walcha, Warialda
Flood repair funding fast tracked
The NSW Government has fast tracked funding to local councils affected by flooding and wet weather, putting the cash into bank accounts sooner so the repairs can be done as soon as possible.
Posted inEnvironment, Investigation, News, Uralla Shire, Walcha
Wind farm happy to pay $64m to kill native flora and fauna
It has been revealed that the proposed Winterbourne Wind Farm near Walcha is prepared to pay $64m in “offsets” for the huge loss of native flora and fauna.