NSW Rural Fire Service advise there will be a Hazard Reduction burn conducted tomorrow (Wednesday 4th December) on the Yetman Rd at Wallangra Crews will be conducting a Hazard Reduction burn spanning an area covering approximately 64.1 hectares. The Service says...
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Lack of Consultation on Water Policies Leaves NSW Farmers High and Dry
The NSW Government’s approach to consultation on critical water initiatives has come under fire, with concerns mounting over poor engagement with stakeholders and regional communities. Member of the Legislative Council, Mark Banasiak, has called out the Department of...
Endangered Bell’s Turtles Captured to Boost Local Population
Northern Tablelands Local Land Services, in partnership with the University of New England, have been hard at work catching adult Bell’s Turtle (Wollumbinia belli) females before the start of the breeding season in a significant effort to save the endangered species...
Malpas Dam Algae Alert
WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert warning for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for Malpas Dam located near Guyra on the Northern Tablelands. The Red Alert warning applies only to untreated water at the identified location and will remain in place until...
More Time to Have Your Say on Draft Water Sharing Plans
The NSW Government is extending the public exhibition period for 7 draft water sharing plans across regional NSW until early 2025, giving communities even more time to have their say. This includes draft plans for: Macquarie/Wambuul Bogan Unregulated Rivers Water...
New England MP Regrets Backing Renewables
New England MP Barnaby Joyce says he regrets backing renewable energy projects in his electorate whilst being the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia. Speaking on STA FM yesterday, Mr Joyce says he did change his mind about wind and solar projects in the New England...
Blue-Green Algae Red Alert Lifted for Copeton Dam
The Red Alert warning issued on 6 November 2024 for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae in the Copeton Dam has been lifted. Copeton Dam is now on Amber Alert. While on Amber Alert, the water is generally considered to be suitable for water sports, but...
Urgent Action Called Against Red Imported Fire Ants
A recent breakout of red imported fire ants has prompted an urgent call to action by the State’s peak farming body. According to the NSW Govt, Red Imported Fire Ants were discovered in pallets of turf being installed this week on a private property on the North Coast,...
Enhancing Farm Dams Workshop
The Northern Tablelands Local Land Services are inviting Landowners to learn more about improving the quality of farm dams via a field day event with an added incentive to get on board. The field day event enables landowners to learn how enhancing the farm dam can...
