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Posted inFeature, Narrabri, Water

Narrabri moves to Level 4 water restrictions as heat drives demand

blankby New England Times News Desk3 days agoJanuary 23, 2026

Narrabri Shire Council will implement Level 4 water restrictions for the Narrabri township from 7am Saturday, 24 January, due to sustained high demand and forecast extreme heat

Posted inEnvironment, Gunnedah Shire, Water

Level 1 Water Restrictions to begin in Gunnedah and Curlewis

blankby Penelope ShawJanuary 8, 2026January 9, 2026

Gunnedah Shire Council has announced that Level 1 Water Restrictions will come into effect for the townships of Gunnedah and Curlewis from 12am on Thursday, 8 January 2026, following a sustained increase in water consumption across the local supply system.

Posted inNarrabri, Water

Narrabri welcomes Government’s response to Select Committee on PFAS, confirms ongoing proactive approach

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Narrabri Shire Council has welcomed the NSW Government’s response to a parliamentary inquiry into PFAS contamination in the state’s waterways and drinking water.

Posted inIndigenous, Quirindi, Water

Walhallow secures $4.4 million upgrade to overhaul water services

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 28, 2025November 28, 2025

Walhallow is transforming its water services thanks to a $4.4 million joint investment from the Federal and State Governments that will boost water reliability and create a more sustainable future for the northwest village.

Posted inLiverpool Plains Shire, Moree Plains Shire, Tenterfield Shire, Uralla Shire, Water

Hands-on support to secure reliable town drinking water

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 23, 2025November 23, 2025

The NSW Government is injecting an extra $2 million into helping 18 regional councils manage critical water infrastructure, securing high quality, reliable water supply for communities across the state.

Posted inNarrabri, Water

$4 million boost to bolster Narrabri’s water security

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 10, 2025November 15, 2025

Narrabri’s water supply is set for a significant upgrade, with the NSW Government committing $4 million to deliver a portable water treatment plant and develop new production bores for the town.

Posted inEducation, Local News, Water

A 60-million-year history lesson in 60 minutes

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 9, 2025November 8, 2025

Dive into the history of Australia’s Murray-Darling Basin in just over an hour as Inspector-General Troy Grant closes the information gap on the Basin.

Posted inArmidale, Gardening, Good News, Guyra, Training and courses, Uralla, Walcha, Water

Gardening Australia’s Jerry Coleby-Williams brings waterwise wisdom to the New England

blankby Lia EdwardsNovember 3, 2025November 4, 2025

Horticulturist and sustainability expert Jerry Coleby-Williams will be in the New England region this November, helping locals make every drop of water count in their gardens.

Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Guyra, Uralla, Water

It’s the week to learn how water works (literally)

blankby Kath JacobsOctober 21, 2025October 21, 2025

New Englanders are being urged to rethink how they use water and to uncover the hidden ways it flows through everyday life as part of National Water Week 2025

Posted inLocal politics, Narrabri, Water

Narrabri Splash Pad open this weekend in slight relief from water restrictions

blankby Kath JacobsOctober 11, 2025October 13, 2025

A small bit of relief is finally flowing for Narrabri residents, with NSW Health approving a plan to blend water from the Tibbereena Street bore with water from the Elizabeth […]

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