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Sign up hereKen Matthews' statement on interim report
8 December 2021
Ken Matthews' announcement regarding his interim report for Independent Investigation into NSW Water Management and Compliance
Supplementary allocation reductions for Gwydir and Border Rivers
8 June 2021
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has today advised that supplementary water allocations for the Gwydir and Border Rivers are likely to see reduced allocations commencing in the 2021-22 water year.
NSW Water Allocations reflect some easing after record drought conditions
1 July 2020
Today’s water allocations announced by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for licensed water users reflect some improvement in resource availability, particularly for towns and high priority entitlements.
Landowners from Walgett area face string of charges in Land and Environment Court
22 April 2020
Two landholders from the Walgett area will face 14 charges in the Land and Environment Court for breaches of water laws in 2016 and 2017.