Spend a day at Racecourse Lagoon learning to spot wetland plants, birds, and bugs. The free field day on Tuesday, 17 November includes morning tea and lunch.
Uralla Shire Council
Posted inEnergy, Feature, Regional Development, Uralla Shire
More time sought on REZ transmission EIS
Uralla Shire Council wants the planning minister to keep the REZ transmission EIS open until the end of the year, and calls for more time are now coming from Walcha to Armidale.
Posted inUralla
Uralla residents given final say on revised growth strategy
Uralla Shire residents will have another opportunity to shape future development, with Council releasing a revised 20-year growth strategy for public feedback.
Posted inEnvironment, Uralla
Recycling baskets coming to Uralla’s Bridge Street and Alma Park
Twenty new bin baskets are heading to Uralla’s Bridge Street and Alma Park to catch 10-cent drink containers before they hit landfill. Installation starts next month.
Posted inUralla, Water
Uralla water upgrades aim to protect supply and reduce waste for residents
Uralla residents are set to benefit from improved water security and fewer losses following upgrades to the town’s network.
Posted inAged Care, Health, Inverell, Long Read, Uralla Shire
No bed, no way home: the aged care logjam reaching New England hospitals
WEEKEND LONG READ: Medically ready to leave, but nowhere to go. Older people are stranded in New England hospitals, while families are left footing the bill, and politicians squabble.
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Uralla seeks feedback on Fibonacci Park name change
Uralla Shire Council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to rename Pioneer Park as Fibonacci Park, reflecting the design adopted during the park’s major redevelopment.
Posted inLocal News, Local politics and councils
One down, 10 to go: Webb re-elected Mayor in Tamworth
Eleven New England councils choose their mayor within a month. Tamworth’s result is in — the 5-4 split that’s ruled council for two years just held again. A challenge is confirmed for Gunnedah. Who’s next?
Posted inRegional Development, Uralla
Uralla growth plan shaped by feedback
Water security, workforce housing, rural character: Uralla Shire Council has released what it heard from residents on its draft growth strategy, and what happens next.
Posted inLocal News, Social issues and services
Census stumble in New England North West blamed on apparent staffing failure
Fears are rising that the Census rollout has been a “disaster”, with forms undelivered and almost no local advertising. The ABS won’t confirm reports of a staffing bungle behind it, but locals are asking: can the data be trusted?