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NSW unveils Australian-first scheme to compensate landholders for hosting new high-voltage powerlines
2 years, 2 months ago

NSW unveils Australian-first scheme to compensate landholders for hosting new high-voltage powerlines

ABC  

In an Australian first, the New South Wales government has unveiled a scheme to pay landholders for hosting high-voltage powerlines on their properties. The Australian Energy Infrastructure commissioner Andrew Dyer welcomed the changes and said the existing compensation method was causing consternation among farming communities. " "We fully support the new scheme and have been advocating to recognise the role …

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NSW landholders signing up for free habitat planting program in effort to increase koala populations
2 years, 2 months ago

NSW landholders signing up for free habitat planting program in effort to increase koala populations

ABC  

A new project is aiming to tackle climate change and help save koalas at the same time. Landowners in New South Wales can earn carbon credits by planting koala habitat on their properties. To qualify, owners must have at least 25 hectares that can be set aside for tree planting and show evidence of koalas nearby with a focus on …

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Western NSW landholders call for more resources to fight Hudson pear spread
2 years, 3 months ago

Western NSW landholders call for more resources to fight Hudson pear spread

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Farmers and residents in Lightning Ridge are calling for more support to control a growing infestation of a state-declared noxious weed in north-west New South Wales. Key points: Lighting Ridge Area Opal Reserve's manager says the Hudson pear is starting to spread, posing a risk to biodiversity Farmers say the invasive cactus has covered large portions of their land, rendering …

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$350 million Mole River Dam near Tenterfield scrapped amid doubt about NSW dam projects
2 years, 6 months ago

$350 million Mole River Dam near Tenterfield scrapped amid doubt about NSW dam projects

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The NSW government has scrapped a proposed $350 million dam in the state's north, which local landholders feared would inundate several properties. Key points: The NSW government announced funding for a business case in late 2019 The Mole River proposal faced widespread local opposition The government says it remains committed to two other regional dam projects The government announced in …

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Tenterfield dam plan sparks growing unrest among landholders
3 years, 10 months ago

Tenterfield dam plan sparks growing unrest among landholders

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Landholders are questioning why taxpayer money would be spent on a $350 million dam near Tenterfield that is unlikely to provide enough water to meet the needs of drought-stricken towns or irrigators. Key points: $24 million final business case into dam due in November Investigation in 2017 found the Mole River dam didn't financially stack up Project now classified as …

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