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The NSW Rural Fire Service Northern Tablelands Team are keeping an eye on the weather and fire conditions that are prevailing at the moment. Angus McDowell from the NSW RFS says while pleasant conditions have been experienced at the start of the year, cold fronts that...
Gwydir Shire Council have now received the remaining results from the water samples in Warialda taken last week, with the High School bore showing no detectable levels of PFAS. The Crane St bore, while meeting the parameters of the current drinking water guidelines,...
Glen Innes Severn Council have advised that testing of PFAS on their water supply has met the required guidelines for local consumption, offering assurances to residents that there is no cause for concern. In November this year, Council engaged with NSW Health to test...
Bonshaw residents were advised earlier this month that water restrictions in the area were lifted, however they are not in the clear just yet. Inverell Shire Council implemented water restrictions for the Bonshaw Raw Water Supply on November 15th this year due to...
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...