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Sign up hereeDNA shows diverse wildlife in the rivers of the Murray–Darling Basin
24 July 2024
Fish, frogs, freshwater turtles, water birds and platypus are among the diverse species found living in waterways across the Murray Darling Basin thanks to an innovative study that uses environmental DNA (eDNA) to better understand the spread of
Construction wraps up on Warren’s new flexible groundwater system
15 July 2024
Warren has boosted its drought resilience thanks to the completion of a four-year groundwater project that provides better access to water for firefighting and helps to safeguard the region’s drinking water.
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.
Water allocations reflect continued good water availability
1 July 2024
Today’s mostly full opening water allocations reflect the state’s continued good water availability following consecutive wet years. This is good news for licenced water users, who will see most entitlements nearing maximum allowable levels.
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).
Environmental flush to tackle algae in the lower Darling-Baaka
29 May 2024
The NSW Government will begin delivering a flush of water from the upper Menindee Lakes through the lower Darling-Baaka River this week to help clear the current infestation of blue-green algae impacting local communities.
Have your say on NSW Murray and Murrumbidgee water futures
22 May 2024
The NSW Government is inviting NSW Murray and Murrumbidgee residents to have their say on two draft regional water strategies – long-term plans to deliver safer and more secure water to towns, Aboriginal communities, businesses, and the
New South Wales Basin projects given a new life
27 February 2024
Following the successful passage of the Federal Government’s bill to rescue the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, New South Wales is getting straight to work to deliver important water saving projects.
NSW puts options on the table to avoid buybacks
22 February 2024
The NSW Government is continuing to work to minimise the expose of our regional communities to water buybacks, with the release of the NSW Alternatives to Buybacks Plan today.
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.
Consultation underway on criteria to protect basin communities
30 October 2018
New South Wales (NSW), Victoria, South Australia and Commonwealth government departments have been working together to determine how efficiency measure projects will be rolled out under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Gwydir Water Resource Plan launched for public exhibition
19 October 2018
The NSW Government has launched the Gwydir Surface Water Resource Plan for public exhibition from 18 October 2018.