The NSW Government is inviting water users, industry bodies and communities to have their say on proposed changes to water access rules in four lapsed inland unregulated water sharing plans. The proposed changes apply to specific water sources and management zones in...
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Hunter New England Residents Urged to Avoid Handling Bats to Stay Safe from Lyssavirus
Residents of the Hunter and New England regions are urged not to touch or handle flying foxes or microbats, no matter how distressed or injured the animal may appear, to protect themselves from infection and viruses, including the deadly Australian bat lyssavirus....
Boolah’s Trial Farm Field Day returns in 2025 with national impact, driven by ‘Dirt to Data’
Join us at Australia’s largest commercial-scale regenerative trial farm on Wednesday 10th September, as it opens its gates to invite farmers, agronomists, agtech leaders and data specialists to the highly anticipated Boolah Trial Farm Field Day in Pallamallawa,...
Uralla Shire Council Adopts Local Housing Strategy
Uralla Shire Council has formally adopted the Uralla Local Housing Strategy, setting a clear pathway to guide how housing in our Shire will evolve over the next 20 years. The Strategy responds to the challenges and opportunities facing our community, including...
Pool to be Officially Opened This Friday
Inverell Shire Council will formally open the Inverell Aquatic Centre this Friday with a Community Celebration. The celebration will include a D.J, an inflatable in the main pool, splashpad area will be in full operation, a sausage sizzle and giveaways. Due to safety...
Community Encouraged to Talk About Dementia
This week is National Dementia Action Week and Inverell Community Support is sharing facts and tips about dementia to encourage open conversations, reduce fear and stigma, and highlight the support available to people living with dementia and their carers. Dementia is...
Telecommunications to be Discussed at Information Sessions in Gwydir Shire
NSW Farmers invites members and the wider community to the Gwydir LGA Telecommunications Information Roadshow. These Information Sessions will take place at Upper Horton, Bingara, Warialda, Gravesend, Croppa Creek, and North Star today and tomorrow Telecommunications...
Surveys Seeks Recommended Aged Care Facilities in the Region
Several aged care facilities have fared well following the latest quarterly report from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. In an item in the Daily Telegraph, Bingara’s Touriandi Lodge, Sunhaven Hostel in Ashford, Roseneath Aged Care Centre in Glen Innes, and...
Green Growth Brings Risk of Bloat and Pulpy Kidney
As we enter spring, Local Land Services is encouraging livestock producers to take steps to reduce the risk of bloat and pulpy kidney.Pulpy kidney, also known as enterotoxaemia, can cause sudden death in sheep, goats and cattle on high carbohydrate, energy-rich feed,...
