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Sign up hereNo secret pact for water buybacks
16 November 2022
The NSW Government has reaffirmed its opposition to non-strategic water buybacks being used to meet water recovery targets as part of the Murray Darling Basin Plan.
Opportunity to obtain a new groundwater access licence
17 October 2022
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is making new water access licenses available in 54 groundwater sources across NSW.
Temporary restriction on interstate water trade
5 August 2022
The department announced a temporary restriction on interstate water trades into the NSW Murray, Lower Darling and Murrumbidgee regulated river water sources.
Reconnecting River Country Program reach expanded
24 March 2022
The Reconnecting River Country Program can now reach more stakeholders than ever before thanks to the launch of its first virtual consultation space.
Opportunity to obtain Water Access Licences
4 March 2022
Purchase water access licences across 55 different water sources within NSW.
Independent review commences into MDBA constraints modelling
4 October 2019
An independent review of the MDBA modelling of constraints has commenced following the appointment of an expert panel based on terms of reference by the Victorian and NSW water ministers.
Public consultations being held to help communities conserve their water supplies
21 May 2019
Given the drought is intensifying across the state, the NSW Government continues to implement drought management measures in consultation with communities.
Water Regulator shepherds environmental water flows in state’s north
10 May 2019
The Water Regulator is continuing to shepherd environmental water flows released from the northern Murray-Darling Basin.