The NSW Rural Fire Service Northern tablelands team advise that due to the forecast High Fire Danger, all fire permits within the Inverell Local Government Area are currently suspended until midnight tonight. This measure is being taken to reduce the risk of fires...
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Moylan Urges Community to Sign Parliamentary Petition Rejecting Transmission Corridor
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is encouraging residents across the Northern Tablelands to throw their support behind the community of Walcha in their bid to stop EnergyCo destroying their homes and livelihoods. More than 100 Walcha farmers, led by Anna...
FRRR and ARLF Launch New Drought Preparedness Program
FRRR and the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) are pleased to announce the launch of the Future Drought Fund’s Communities Program, funded by the Australian Government. The Future Drought Fund’s Communities Program will continue to empower people in...
Inverell BESS Update
Australian Renewable Energy Project Developer South Energy would like to inform you that the Inverell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Scoping Report is now available on the NSW Major Projects Portal. The Scoping Report outlines the preliminary design, key...
Positive Water Tests at Warialda
Recent water testing conducted by Gwydir Shire Council at Warialda has returned promising results. Since PFAS contamination was detected late last year, Council have been conducting regular testing to ensure the water remains safe. Four samples taken from the Crane...
Hay Fire Being Monitored
Northern Tablelands Rural Fire Service advises they’re aware of a large hay pile on Copeton Dam Road that has been burning and smoking intermittently over the past few days. Crews have been monitoring the situation and are working closely with the landowners to fully...
Littleproud believes Nationals Energy and Climate Plan is a Better Option
The Nationals have a new energy and climate plan. It is designed to be cheaper, better, and fairer for all Australians. We will not be bound by a Net Zero commitment.Our plan puts Australians first. We want to lower electricity bills, protect jobs, and still cut...
Regional Australians React to the Nationals’ Backflip on Net Zero
The Nationals' decision to ditch net zero fails to protect the best interests of the regional Australians they claim to represent. Regional Australians are the most impacted by climate change. Doing less on climate action now will result in more extreme weather...
Uralla Tip Secures $195K Grant for Safety and Efficiency Upgrades
Uralla Shire Council has received $195,785 in funding through Round 5 of the Landfill Consolidation and Environmental Improvements Program, a NSW Government initiative aimed at improving waste infrastructure across regional communities. The grant will...
