A controversial deal between Greens and Labor to take water away from farmers in our region for the environment has passed the Senate.
Posted inGunnedah
Have your say about Gunnedah’s open spaces
Gunnedah Shire residents are being asked to help shape the future of some of the Shire’s best-loved open spaces.
Posted inLocal politics, Tamworth
Tamworth to proceed with Special Rate Variation
Tamworth Regional Council resolved to proceed with an application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a permanent Special Rate Variation (SRV) of 36.3% over two years.
Posted inFundraiser
Gunnedah’s Christmas Toy Drive urging for donations with a tough Christmas ahead
Gunnedah Shire Council has teamed up with Gunnedah Salvation Army in their 10th Annual Community Christmas Toy Drive appeal, and they are calling for community support.
Posted inGeneral News
Real Estate: Guyra’s Gem Up for Auction
It is a rare find for the New England region, but family farm ‘Glenrock’ in Aberfoyle is up for sale.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows
More pics from Fleece to Fashion
The Fleece to Fashion Gala was held at Deargee on the weekend – check out the photos!
Posted inAwards, Local festivals and shows
2023 Fleece to Fashion Awards stun at Deeargee
The 2023 Fleece to Fashion Awards gala dinner and presentation saw spectacular designs hit the runway at Deeargee on the weekend.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy
Report shows farmers don’t have to choose between growing food and hosting solar
Australia has enormous potential for grazing sheep and growing fruits and vegetables under solar panels, but better planning, more research and targeted government policy is needed
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, Federal Politics
Greens, Labor Murray Darling deal steals from New England farmers to give warm fuzzies to cities
Labor and Greens have announced a Murray Darling Basin deal to specifically target the Northern Basin for additional water buybacks.
Posted inEmergency management
Flood warning for Tamworth, Carroll, Gunnedah as severe storms roll in again
The Bureau of Meteorology is again predicting widespread rainfall and warning of minor flooding for the Peel and Namoi rivers.