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Sign up hereRising river alert - Snowy river below Jindabyne dam - November
7 November 2019
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment today issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety in southern NSW for Thursday 14 November 2019.
Rising river alert - Snowy river below Jindabyne dam - October
23 October 2019
The NSW Department of Industry today issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety in southern NSW for Wednesday 30 October 2019.
Government helping farmers meet new metering rules
4 October 2019
The NSW Government is adjusting the start dates for metering rules to ensure farmers can meet strict new metering obligations being rolled out in the Northern Basin, as the drought continues across the state.
NSW Water Regulator concludes investigations into Maules Creek coal mine
23 September 2019
The NSW water regulator has reached preliminary findings in its investigations into Maules Creek Coal Mine, concluding alleged unlawful water take is occurring at the site.
Rising River Alert - Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam
26 August 2019
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment today issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety in southern NSW for Tuesday 3 September 2019.
Rising river alert - Snowy river below Jindabyne dam - July 2019
18 July 2019
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment today issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety in southern NSW for Thursday 25 July 2019.
Rising River Alert - Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam
21 June 2019
The NSW Department of Industry today issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety in southern NSW for Friday 28 June 2019.
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.
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.
Rising river alert - Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam
24 October 2018
The NSW Department of Industry today issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety in southern NSW for Wednesday 31 October 2018.
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.