The NSW Land and Environment Court has dismissed an appeal over the proposed Rise Project in South West Rocks, citing failures to meet legal requirements for stormwater and groundwater management near an adjacent wetland.
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Posted inEnvironment, Grants and funding, Local News, Money, News, Uralla, Uralla Shire
Sustainable water security for Uralla
Uralla Shire Council has received a $855,315 grant to develop a comprehensive 30-year water strategy funded under the Safe and Secure Water Program from the NSW Department of Energy, Climate Change, the Environment and Water (DECCEW).
Posted inAttunga, Bundarra, Environment, Investigation, Local News, News, Tamworth Regional, Uralla, Uralla Shire, Water
Small towns, hard water, old pipes, and no data: a recipe for hiding water quality issues
Aging infrastructure is a significant issue in many of our tiny communities, particularly those with hard water. Part 2 of our investigation into poor water quality in the New England.
Posted inAnimals, Environment, Lifestyle, Local News, News
Volunteers needed to help New England’s struggling koala population
Inverell landowner Tanya Arentz is saving one koala at a time with WIRES and she’s putting the call out for other locals to do the same.
Posted inEnvironment, Local News, News, Tenterfield, Tenterfield Shire
Restoration project helping revitalise Tenterfield Creek back after devastating weather events
The OzFish Unlimited Northern Tablelands Chapter has started a series of restoration initiatives aimed at rejuvenating Tenterfield Creek.
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Composting gets dirty against climate change
New England residents can celebrate the beauty of the ground beneath our feet this week as part of International Compost Awareness Week 2023 (7-13 May 2023).