Production remains positive in the Northern Tablelands following the release of the December seasonal update from the Local Land Service. The entire region remains in a non-drought category with the Dept of Primary Industries and regional Development suggesting this...
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WIRES’ Tips for Helping Native Wildlife During Heatwaves
Many native species are potentially affected during heatwaves depending on the number of days and heat intensity with flying foxes at greater risk once the temperature exceeds 40 degrees when they then difficulty regulating their body temperature. They may also...
Residents Warned of Dangerous Weather Conditions
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued its long-range forecast for summer with predictions of dangerous weather conditions over the warmer months. The forecast shows below-average rainfall for inland parts of the east, warmer than average days and nights with an...
Thunderstorm Wreaks Havoc in Region
A destructive thunderstorm yesterday afternoon has caused damage and knocked out power to large areas in the Gwydir Shire. Warialda was heavily impacted by the damaging winds which reportedly tore the roof off multiple houses and caused significant damage. A...
Prepare Now Before Storms Hit
Inverell branch of the State Emergency Service has issued a reminder to residents to prepare for the current thunderstorm season. Branch Deputy Unit Commander Joerg Gruenfeld says homeowners and tenants should be doing maintenance work now on blocked gutters and tiled...
Outlook Promising for Northern Tablelands Region
Northern Tablelands Local Land Services advises production outlooks for the remainder of spring remain positive following the release of their latest seasonal update. Despite rainfall during October being below average in the west and average to slightly above average...
Fire Permits Suspended in Inverell Shire
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...
Fire Permits Suspended
NSW Rural Fire Service Northern Tablelands Team have advised that fIre permits have been suspended for Inverell, Tenterfield, & Glen Innes Severn LGAs for today. Due to the forecast High Fire Danger, all fire permits within these Local Government Areas will be...
Above Average Rainfall Forecast for the Next Three Months
October to December rainfall is likely to be above average for most of the eastern half of Australia. Days and nights are likely to be warmer than average for most of the country. August temperatures were above average for much of western, southern, and eastern...
