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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.

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 Management (General) Regulation 2018

5 September 2018

The Department of Industry-Water is notifying water users that the new Water Management (General) Regulation 2018 is now in effect, replacing the 2011 regulation.

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.

Have your say water reform consultation in Bourke

20 March 2018

The NSW Department of Industry—Water will meet with the community in Bourke this week to seek input on the NSW Water Reform Action Plan as part of a statewide consultation and community engagement program.