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...
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Bush Fire Survival Plan
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...
Issues with Communications at Bingara
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 MP’s New Role
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...
Hazard Reduction Burns in the Region
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...
Reduction Burn For Elcombe Rd
The NSW Rural Fire Service is expected to carry out a hazard reduction burn along the edge of Elcombe Road in the Bangheet area near Bingara in the Gwydir Shire Tuesday after being postponed Monday. The burn consists of prescribed burning of vegetation to reduce the...
Nuclear Debate Necessary: Moylan
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan says he will support any energy source that gives cheaper power. With the debate between Renewable Energy or Nuclear power going on at a federal level, Mr Moylan joined the discussion saying he’s only seeing his power bill go up...
Men’s Night Out: Supporting Our Mates
An evening gathering will be held at Glen Innes tonight to commemorate farmers that have taken their own lives as well as support men’s Mental Health. GLENRAC will be hosting the inaugural “Men’s Night Out: Supporting our Mates” event which will raise awareness...
Saunders Vows to make DPI Separate Unit
NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders has vowed to make the Department of Primary Industries its own separate business unit again. He made the remarks during an address at the NSW Farmers Conference this week, warning DPI is being watered down, after it was completely...









