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Posted inArmidale, Energy, National News

Solar power free for all in the middle of the day

blankby Kath JacobsNovember 4, 2025November 4, 2025

New Englanders with smart meters installed may soon be able to use electricity free of charge for three hours a day under a new plan designed to spread the benefits of renewable energy.

Posted inEnergy, Environment, Federal Politics, Local News

Government plays politics by allowing Joyce Net Zero bill to be debated

blankby RK CrosbyAugust 25, 2025August 27, 2025

The Albanese Government has used a little trickery of parliament to highlight Coalition divisions on climate policy, allowing debate on Member for New England Barnaby Joyce’s Repeal Net Zero Bill 2025 – despite it being a private member’s bill that is unlikely to ever face a vote.

Posted inAgriculture, Energy

NFF CEO Tony Mahar departs for Energy Infrastructure role

blankby Lia EdwardsSeptember 24, 2024

NFF CEO Tony Mahar will resign after a decade of impactful leadership to assume the role of Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner.

Posted inAgriculture

$6m to reduce livestock methane

blankby New England Times News DeskMarch 17, 2023

The Albanese Government is funding three research projects to help Australian farmers reduce methane emissions from livestock.

Posted inEnergy, Uralla

Australia’s largest solar farm officially open at Uralla

blankby Lia EdwardsMarch 17, 2023

New England Solar, Australia’s largest solar farm with a million solar panels, was officially opened yesterday in Uralla.

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