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The NSW Nationals are urging regional communities to sign the “No Fake Poles” petition to stop the costly and environmentally harmful transition of 1.3 million hardwood power poles to more expensive fibreglass composite poles. Nationals Member Gurmesh Singh said the...
A new campaign calling for the Federal government to invest in ‘Local Energy Hubs’ has kicked off using three regional Australian farmers' experience with the shift to renewable energy. Local Energy Hubs would be physical drop-in centres, staffed by well-networked,...
Stargazers have been looking towards the skies in recent nights to observe Perseid meteor shower. The Perseid meteor shower, commonly known as the Perseids, is visible annually from mid-July to late August. The Perseids result from Earth passing through debris — bits...
A wind farm that was proposed for north-west New South Wales is one of many that may never be operational, according to an energy expert. Ark Energy, which was behind a bid to build a 55-turbine Doughboy Wind Farm, 50 kilometres east of Armidale, said in a statement...
Water NSW has partnered 12 local water utilities (LWU) across regional NSW to monitor water sources, establishing baseline water quality to help communities improve knowledge and management of drinking water supplies. Among the 12 LWUs was the Gwydir Shire, with Water...
With the Bushfire Season now in full swing, the Northern Tablelands Team for the NSW Rural Fire Service have advised residents to ensure their Bushfire Survival Plans are up to date. Northern Tablelands Superintendent Scott Mack says making or updating bushfire...
Member for New England Barnaby Joyce travelled to Bingara this week where he spoke to locals regarding issues raised in the area. According to local Bingara residents, the biggest issue facing the region is not only the lack of communications towers, with only one...
Former Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has taken on the role as an independent advisor to New England-based soil, pasture and agronomy business Precision Pastures. According to the Inverell Times, Mr Marshall will provide strategic guidance and support...
Firefighters from the NSW Rural Fire Service Northern Tablelands Team will continue to take advantage of the favourable weather conditions to undertake much needed Hazard Reduction Works ahead of the approaching fire season. Local crews assisted by NSW RFS North...