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Sign up hereHunter Valley Flood Resilience Strengthened
10 April 2024
With the recent heavy rain across the state and additional rain expected in coming weeks, the NSW Government is continuing to prioritise the Hunter Valley Flood Mitigation Scheme.
New metering rules for NSW water users
4 December 2018
The NSW Government has announced the release of a robust new metering framework to measure and meter non-urban water take in NSW, which commenced last weekend on 1 December.
Floodplain Harvesting Strategy - upcoming Community Consultations
30 November 2018
The NSW Government has commenced public exhibition of the draft floodplain harvesting monitoring and auditing strategy and announced community meetings in Moree, Narrabri, Narromine, Bourke and Sydney next week.
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.
Fines issued by NSW water regulator concerned by illegal earthworks
1 November 2018
The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has fined four landowners in October for illegal earthworks near NSW waterways and is keen to get the message out – you must have controlled activity approval before digging near waterways.
Water regulator takes company to court for alleged breaches at Bundabah
22 October 2018
The Natural Resources Access Regulator has commenced prosecution of a company for unlawful activities on waterfront land at Bundabah, near Tea Gardens.
Water regulator sends strong message
15 October 2018
The NSW water regulator has sent a clear message to the community that lying to its investigators will not be tolerated, after a case heard at Walgett Local Court this week.
Have your say water metering consultations in Dubbo
6 September 2018
The department will meet with the community in Dubbo next week as part of a state-wide consultation and community engagement program on non-urban metering.
Have your say water metering consultations in Bourke
5 September 2018
The department will meet with the community in Bourke next week as part of a state-wide consultation and community engagement program on non-urban metering.
Have your say water metering consultations in Moree
28 August 2018
The department will meet with the community in Moree this week as part of a state-wide consultation and community engagement program on non-urban metering.
Public comment sought on draft Macquarie Floodplain Management Plan
19 July 2018
Floodplain landholders and the community are invited to comment on the draft Macquarie Valley Floodplain Management Plan.
Successful Barwon-Darling water restrictions finish at midnight
22 June 2018
Impromptu cricket matches have been suspended on the Darling River bed near Tilpa after the successful release of environmental water, backed for the first time by temporary water restrictions that finish at midnight tonight.