Refurbishment works on the aeration tanks at the Inverell Sewerage Treatment Plant continues to progress well. Inverell Shire Council state in their December Business papers the aeration tanks have performed well over the past 43 years, however approximately 10 years...
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Northern Tablelands Communities Dig Deep to Preserve Wetlands
More than 2,640 native seedlings have now been planted at the Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve near Guyra as part of revegetation works being carried out by the NSW Government’s Local Land Services alongside local Aboriginal organisations and community members. The...
Local Land Services Local Board Recruitment Opens
The NSW Government’s Local Land Services is calling for applications to its local boards, offering an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of rural communities across NSW.There are 16 board member positions open, including a chair in the South East region,...
WIRES’ Tips for Helping Native Wildlife During Heatwaves
Many native species are potentially affected during heatwaves depending on the number of days and heat intensity with flying foxes at greater risk once the temperature exceeds 40 degrees when they then difficulty regulating their body temperature. They may also...
Inverell BESS Update – SEARs Issued
Following the submission of the Inverell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Scoping Report in November 2025, the NSW Planning Secretary has issued the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs). The SEARs outline the assessments required for the...
Feedback Sought on New England REZ
NSW Government's EnergyCo has released its Regional Major Infrastructure Studies for the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). These studies provide an evidence base to guide conversations about how REZ development can support regional growth, services, and local...
Joyce Calls for More Coal Fired Power Stations in Australia
New England MP Barnaby Joyce says Australia should build more coal powered fired stations to curb rising power prices Now with One Nation, Mr Joyce says he can say things now that he couldn’t say with the Nationals and believes coal is the answer for cheaper power...
Time to Come Clean on Renewables Cost
Farm communities and landscapes cannot continue to be vandalised in the state government’s sledgehammer approach to powering the nation, NSW Farmers sayAs renewable developers bulldozed rural landscapes, NSW Farmers' President Xavier Martin said it was clear the Minns...
Rewiring Australia Calls for Permanent Solutions to Energy Affordability, Not Just Band-Aids
Rewiring Australia says the federal government must make long term investments to slash bills, rather than relying on temporary relief such as the now axed energy rebates. “This rebate was always a short term bandaid. It softens bills for a year, then disappears,...
