Bushfire survivors try to stop expansion of Narrabri mine
A new group called Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action are taking legal action to appeal the decision to allow the Whitehaven Narrabri coal mine to be expanded.
Independent review of Winterbourne Wind project triggered
With submissions on the Winterbourne Wind EIS now closed, it is certain the large wind farm project near Walcha will need to pass an independent review to proceed.
Locals drive project to improve water security for Uralla
Landholders in the Kentucky Creek Dam catchment are taking their own action to prevent soil loss, stop silt from ending up in the dam, and help with water security for Uralla.
Farmers for Climate Action welcome NSW EPA plan to consider climate
Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed the release of the NSW EPA Climate Change Policy and Action Plan 2023-26.
Walcha Council fights to be included in ongoing Winterbourne Wind assessments
Renewable energy developments are dividing locals, but Walcha Council has unanimously voted to keep their voice heard in the ongoing assessment of the the Winterbourne Wind Project at an extraordinary meeting yesterday.
Bare minimum EIS for Winterbourne Wind project ‘very worst ever’
Northern Tablelands State MP Adam Marshall has called the environmental impact statement for the Winterbourne Wind Farm project at Walcha “the very worst EIS I have ever, ever seen" at a public meeting in Walcha.
Wind farm happy to pay $64m to kill native flora and fauna
It has been revealed that the proposed Winterbourne Wind Farm near Walcha is prepared to pay $64m in "offsets" for the huge loss of native flora and fauna.
250 jobs with National Parks in major recruitment drive
Firefighting and conservation capacity is being boosted by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) with 250 jobs up for grabs in a major recruitment drive, including roles in the New England region.
All farmers want for Christmas is Climate Action
Farmers for Climate Action are asking for donations this Christmas so they can keep providing farmers with free ‘Farmers for Climate Action’ farm gate signs.
Visitors encouraged to help make Tamworth Country Music Festival green
Visitors to the 51st Toyota Country Music Festival in Tamworth are being urged to go green when visiting the region during the 2023 festival. January 2023 marks the return of the Toyota Country Music Festival, Tamworth to its traditional 10-day…