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ENVIRONMENT OFFICE REVIEW AFTER SHOOTING

The Office of Environment and Heritage will review its procedures for the handling of land disputes after the shooting death of an officer near Moree this week.

51-year-old Environmental Officer Glen Turner was shot dead while inspecting a contentious land clearing operation at Coppa Creek north of the town. His boss says Mr Turner followed proper procedures.

79-year-old farmer Ian Turnbull has been charged with his murder.

The office’s operations in the area have been suspended as it deals with the death.

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