New England MP Barnaby Joyce says Australia’s first national climate risk assessment, released by the Albanese government earlier this week, is fearmongering at its best. Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen says the Assessment confirms Australians will...
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Hazard Reduction Burn in Bingara State Conservation Area
The National Parks and Wildlife Service, with support from NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is planning a hazard reduction burn in Bingara State Conservation Area on the North-Eastern side of the Bingara township from today (Wednesday 17 September) to this Saturday (20...
New Report on Climate Change Hints at Severe Ramifications for Australians
A new report released yesterday by the Albanese government warns that property values could dive by up to $500 billion by 2050 due to climate change. Australia’s first national climate risk assessment has detailed the ramifications if leaders failed to act on climate...
Have Your Say on Proposed Changes to Water Access Rules in Inland NSW
The NSW Government is inviting water users, industry bodies and communities to have their say on proposed changes to water access rules in four lapsed inland unregulated water sharing plans. The proposed changes apply to specific water sources and management zones in...
Food Sustainability Focus of CWA of NSW Awareness Week Campaign
In an affluent country like Australia, no-one should be going hungry, but the reality is that in 2025 it’s estimated 1 in 3 households in NSW and the ACT do not have enough to eat. It’s prompted the Country Women’s Association of NSW to take action, using this year’s...
Beware of Magpie Swooping
With the change of season and the current warm weather, this signals the start of magpie breeding season and residents are being urged to take care as magpies start swooping to protect their young. During this period, magpie swooping is usually just to warn people who...
South Energy Responds to Community Survey about Inverell Battery project
Renewable energy developer South Energy has received over 750 responses to its community survey regarding the proposed Inverell Battery Project. It follows community sessions held last month which they say were a valuable opportunity for them to discuss the proposed...
New Data on $2.3bn Cheaper Home Batteries Boom
New data from the Clean Energy Regulator and the ACCC shows despite the $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program only coming into effect on 1 July this year, it’s already been a roaring success, with nearly 20,000 solar batteries being installed in the month of...
Moylan: Give Communities A Fair Go
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan is concerned proposed renewable energy projects will be given the green light to be set up in the region without any regard of his constituents concerns or opinions. Speaking on STA FM this week, Mr Moylan says a Bill was rushed...
