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Lifting the shell on endangered Manning River turtles

4 July 2024

Researchers have captured the world’s first images of endangered Manning River turtles mating in the wild as part of ramped-up monitoring work uncovering never-before-seen clues about their lives.

NSW hits another Basin Plan milestone

26 June 2024

NSW is charging towards the finish line with four more of its water resource plans accredited by the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA).

Regulation streamlined for Central Coast water

21 June 2024

The NSW Government is streamlining how Central Coast Council's water and sewerage services are regulated and administered to support good governance and sound decision making.

Nelligen water and sewerage upgrade underway

25 May 2023

Nelligen residents are one step closer to having access to reticulated drinking water and sewerage services for the first time, with construction about to commence on new pumping stations and transfer pipelines.

Walgett water update

24 May 2023

Walgett water quality has improved significantly since the town switched to river water permanently last week – with sodium levels now under 80 milligrams per litre.

Walgett successfully switches to river water

3 May 2023

For the first time since 2020, Walgett will no longer solely rely on salty bore water as its main water source with the town taking the first steps towards switching to river water.

Minister Jackson vows to fix Walgett water

28 April 2023

Minister for Water Rose Jackson will visit Walgett today to meet with the local community to get a better understanding of the water challenges facing their town.

Government taking action to help protect Menindee

22 April 2023

The NSW Government is taking proactive and precautionary action to help protect the Darling-Barka River as we move into cooler weather conditions.

West Wyalong water security project update

6 February 2023

Works are progressing on the upgrades for a secure water supply to improve water pressure in the townships of Wyalong and West Wyalong.

$19 million Gundagai Sewerage Treatment Plant ready to go

12 December 2022

The $19 million Gundagai Sewerage Treatment Plant upgrade has been completed, providing modern sewerage services to the town’s residents and visitors.

Snapshot of environmental water in the NSW northern basin

19 December 2018

The NSW Government has outlined how it is delivering upon its commitment to better manage environmental water in the NSW northern Murray-Darling Basin.

Contractor more at fault in first for water regulator

12 November 2018

The Natural Resources Access Regulator is establishing its reputation as firm but fair in its actions to ensure equitable access to water.