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...
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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...
Arborist Called in to Inspect Trees in Glen Innes
Glen Innes Severn Council has engaged an independent qualified arborist to conduct thorough tree assessments to enhance public safety and maintain the health of our urban green spaces. The assessment covered locations including Church Street, Glen Innes Main Centre,...
WaterNSW: Beardy Waters Dam
Dam experts from WaterNSW will visit Beardy Waters Dam next week partnering with Glen Innes Severn Council to enhance the monitoring of local dam infrastructure. The visit to Beardy Waters Dam is part of a WaterNSW partnership with local councils under the NSW...
New Technology to Detect Floods and Bushfires
Testing will soon begin on cutting-edge technology to improve early warnings about floods and bushfires in NSW. The NSW Government last week launched a proof-of-concept phase as part of a $3.3 million election commitment to build a natural hazards detection system....
Energy Market Operator Defends Costly Plans
The Australian Energy Market Operator insists it's providing the cheapest and most reliable way to power homes and businesses under net-zero plans. Nationals senator Matt Canavan told an inquiry on Wednesday it was a "huge gap and scandal" that the market body...
Nuclear waste or windfall? Inquiry Probes Energy Future
Questions about the cost of switching to nuclear power and when reactors could be ready to replace coal-fired power stations will be probed on the first day of an inquiry into the energy technology. Experts in nuclear safety, defence technology and energy supply...
Crown Reserves Improvement Fund
Grant Applications for the 2024/25 Crown Reserves Improvement Fund are now being accepted, with $10 million in grants on offer for the highest priority projects. The grant supports projects including repairs, maintenance and improvements on Crown reserves, with this...






