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Record number of turtle hatchlings released into the Macdonald River

by New England Times News DeskMarch 5, 2025March 8, 2025

A record number of turtle hatchlings have been released into the Macdonald River marking a major milestone in local turtle conservation.

Arts, Walcha

Plaques installed to enhance Walcha’s Open Air Gallery

by New England Times News DeskJanuary 22, 2025

Arts North West has successfully the installation of a series of plaques accompanying artworks in Walcha’s renowned ‘Open Air Gallery.’

Fire, Tamworth, Walcha

Rural Fire Services kept on alert with several fires burning across the New England

by New England Times News DeskDecember 28, 2024

NSW Rural Fire Services crews are working to control a number of fires in the region

Sport, Walcha

Walcha-bred horse claims Melbourne Cup

by New England Times Newsdesk with AAPNovember 6, 2024

Walcha has claimed bragging rights after locally bred horse Knight’s Choice claims this year’s Melbourne Cup.

Roads and Infrastructure, Walcha, Water

Walcha’s new dam complete

by New England Times News DeskOctober 26, 2024

An $11 million drought-security project at Walcha is complete with the delivery of a 300 megalitre (ML) off-stream storage dam, pump station and pipelines

Energy, Walcha

Revised Winterbourne proposal open for comment

by RK CrosbyOctober 12, 2024

The proposed Winterbourne Wind Farm at Walcha has returned to the exhibition stage in the planning process, with submissions open on an amended proposal until 4th November, 2024.