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WaterNSW has lifted the Red Alert warning issued on 22 November for the Macintyre River at Toomelah, Boggabilla and Goondiwindi, with the Macintyre River at Boggabilla now on Amber Alert. While on Amber Alert, the water is generally considered to be suitable for water...
Northern Tablelands Local Land Services have issued a warning against the toxic weed St Johns Wort, a weed that is poisonous to livestock. Known for its dense clusters of bright yellow flowers, the weed produces toxins called hypericin that can cause reddening and...
The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) is reminding livestock producers and industry stakeholders that mandatory electronic identification (eID) is set to take effect from 1 January 2025. As part of the state’s ongoing efforts to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...