After more than a decade of election promises, the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) has finally been announced by the NSW Government, but the arguments over culture, conservation and cost continue.
Penny Sharpe
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Moree
Moree leads the way on green hydrogen
A cotton farm near Moree is set to become a global pioneer in sustainable agriculture, with a green hydrogen and ammonia project backed by the NSW Government passing the next round of approvals and expected to be shovel ready soon.
Posted inRecreation, Tourism, Yarrowitch
Green Gully Track highlighted in new walking campaign
The Green Gully track, part of the World Heritage-listed Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, has been included in a new State Government walking trail campaign
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Willow Tree
New EV fast chargers on the way for NSW drivers
Driving to the New England for electric vehicles will soon be faster and more efficient with Willow Tree to receive ultra-fast chargers.
Posted inIndigenous, Sport, Tamworth
Koori Knockout history acknowledged
Excitement is building for the Koori Knockout to be held in Tamworth on the October long weekend, but a special moment today has acknowledged this history of the event.
Posted inArmidale, Entertainment, Good News
Peter Allen to be honoured with Blue Plaque in Armidale
One of Australia’s most celebrated entertainers and proud son of the New England, the late Peter Allen, is being honoured with a blue plaque at the site of his early performances at the New England Hotel in Armidale.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, NSW Politics
New nature strategy calls for overhaul of laws, LLS, and concerns farmers
NSW Farmers have warned the new NSW Nature Strategy announced today must not be used to restrict food and fibre production.
Posted inEnergy, NSW Politics
Inquiry on putting transmission lines underground a win for Marshall, farmers, common sense
A parliamentary inquiry will into putting transmission lines underground has been welcomed, following calls from local member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall to do so.
Posted inNSW Politics
Anderson pushes Manilla Viaduct heritage listing with Minister
The Manilla Viaduct’s potential heritage listing was high on the agenda in a meeting between Kevin Anderson and the Minister for Heritage Penny Sharpe.
Posted inEnergy
Consultation with key stakeholders begins for REZ transmission corridor
The NSW Government has begun consultation with key stakeholders on the proposed transmission corridor for the New England Renewable Energy Zone.