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 …
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 …
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 …