Winter garden weekend in the Glen Innes Highlands!
Calling all garden lovers of the New England! GLENRAC are hosting a FREE winter garden weekend this long weekend with guest presenter Meredith Kirton - gardening expert, author and Gardening Australia presenter alumni.
Grants open to build drought resilient networks
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, said applications have opened for a share of $4.5 million in grants offered under the Networks to Build Drought Resilience program.
HAVE YOUR SAY TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF LLS
Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall has today asked landholders to share their valuable insights to ensure Local Land Services (LLS) best meets their needs over the next five years. Mr Marshall said hearing feedback on Local Strategic Plans was an ideal opportunity to make sure the goals and priorities of all 11 LLS regions were closely aligned with the very landholders the agency supports.
MICE CONTROL WORKSHOPS FOR BINGARA, CROPPA CREEK & MOREE
Member for Northern Tablelands and Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall has today encouraged farmers in the Golden Triangle, affected by the mice plague, to take advantage of the State Government’s recently expanded series of on-farm mice management and baiting workshops.
Revegetation milestone achieved at Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve
Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve is an internationally recognised treasure in the Northern Tablelands region. It has been the focus of a five-year project to revegetate an endangered native vegetation community and has provided an opportunity for some local children to connect with country.
LONG-TERM PERMITS NOW AVAILABLE FOR TRAVELLING STOCK RESERVES
Land managers across the Northern Tablelands Local Land Services region have been invited to apply for long-term access to a number of Travelling Stock Reserves (TSRs).
ON-FARM EMERGENCY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE REBATE SCHEME EXTENDED FURTHER 12 MONTHS
Farmers impacted by drought will be given another 12 months to apply for funding from the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme (EWIRS) to help them build much needed infrastructure to make their properties drought resilient.
LOWERING ENERGY COSTS FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS IN NEW ENGLAND
Community groups across the New England will be supported by a new Federal Coalition Government program to lower energy costs and support local jobs.
NEW ENGLAND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS URGED TO APPLY FOR VOLUNTEER GRANTS
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, said grants of between $1000 and $5000 were up for grabs for eligible volunteers in New England.
More than 17,000 native seedlings to be planted around Glen Innes as part of GLENRAC’s project with NSW Environmental Trust
GLENRAC are delighted to announce the successful application of their grant of $97,988 from the 2019 NSW Environmental Trust Restoration and Rehabilitation project.
Searching for answers to millions of tree deaths
A range of hypotheses have been proposed to explain tree dieback, but none have succeeded in fully describing the phenomenon. UNE researchers are back on the case.
$1 MILLION SECURED FOR NEW BRIDGE OVER FURRACABAD CREEK
Two years after the decaying Furracabad Creek Bridge was closed to traffic by Glen Innes Severn Council, essentially cutting Furracabad Road in two, Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has today announced a $1 million grant from the State Government to allow council to replace the crumbling timber structure.
$1 MILLION SECURED FOR NEW BRIDGE OVER FURRACABAD CREEK
Two years after the decaying Furracabad Creek Bridge was closed to traffic by Glen Innes Severn Council, essentially cutting Furracabad Road in two, Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has today announced a $1 million grant from the State Government to allow council to replace the crumbling timber structure.
FISHERS CAN SNAG FREE YABBY TRAPS TO HELP PROTECT NATIVE WILDLIFE
Local fishers are in line for free yabby nets as part of a plan to transition the State to open-top nets to protect vulnerable native wildlife.
Warm weather the perfect storm for Barber's Pole Worm
Recent rain and warm weather have provided ideal conditions for barber’s pole worm. Female barber’s pole worms lay up to 10 000 eggs per day and larvae on pasture have been building up all summer. Over the past couple of weeks, a rapid population explosion has occurred.
Warm weather the perfect storm for Barber's Pole Worm
Recent rain and warm weather have provided ideal conditions for barber’s pole worm. Female barber’s pole worms lay up to 10 000 eggs per day and larvae on pasture have been building up all summer. Over the past couple of weeks, a rapid population explosion has occurred.
NEW $20 MILLION FUND TO HELP DEVELOP & GROW LOCAL EVENTS
Local event organisers can now apply for funding to expand their shows or bring new major sporting, musical or cultural events to town, with Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall encouraging applications for the new $20 million NSW Regional Events Acceleration Fund.
NEW $20 MILLION FUND TO HELP DEVELOP & GROW LOCAL EVENTS
Local event organisers can now apply for funding to expand their shows or bring new major sporting, musical or cultural events to town, with Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall encouraging applications for the new $20 million NSW Regional Events Acceleration Fund.
Assistance following storms in parts of New England
Disaster assistance is now available in the local government areas of Glen Innes Severn and Tamworth following severe storms in January.
GLENRAC celebrates at Glen Innes Australia Day 2021!
GLENRAC were very excited to take home two awards at this year's Australia Day Awards. Project Manager Jennie Coldham was awarded the Environmental Citizen of the Year, and the 2019 Christmas Smoko drought relief event held in partnership with Ray White Glen Innes took out the Community Event of the Year.