Petition to keep 20 sessions in mental health plan
A new petition has been started to make 20 sessions of counselling through the Better Access program permanent.
Gomeroi sidelined as Santos CSG project in Narrabri given go ahead
The Gomeroi people have been sidelined by a Tribunal ruling that gives Santos the green light to proceed with its major coal seam gas project in Narrabri.
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.
Manslaughter charges for driver who entered flooded causeway
A man has been charged with manslaughter following the deaths of two men whilst driving through flood waters in the state’s south-west earlier this month.
$7.8b to connect REZ to grid
The NSW and Commonwealth governments have announced a $7.8 billion deal to boost energy infrastructure and connect the renewable energy zones, including the New England REZ, and Snowy 2.0 into the grid. This agreement will unlock eight sites including the…
Historic native title agreement for Northern Rivers
The Widjabul Wia-bal people have won their decade long claim for native title rights and interests over 1559 km2 of lands and waters around Lismore.
SES cautions holiday drivers that many areas still flooded
NSW SES is urging the public to plan their journeys before travelling as flooding continues and usual routes may be closed.
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.
APVMA fires bullying victims amid culture review
The Armidale based APVMA has pushed out multiple senior staff just as an independent review into the culture of the agency, ordered by the Minister for Agriculture, gets underway.
EXCLUSIVE: $30m cut from New England roads
The Albanese Government has cut 30 million dollars from New England roads as part of their 'budget savings' measures.