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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.

Border Rivers water sharing plan on public display

6 November 2023

The NSW Government invites water users from all sections of the community to have a say on a draft water sharing plan for the NSW Border Rivers Unregulated River Water Sources which will lay out clear rules for fair and sustainable water use in the

Feedback wanted on Murray Unregulated Water Sharing Plan

9 October 2023

Water users are being encouraged to have their say on the draft replacement Murray Unregulated Water Sharing Plan (WSP), which proposes greater protections for wetlands and more opportunities for trade between water sources.

Have your say on the Lower Murray-Darling Water Sharing Plan

3 October 2023

Residents, businesses, Aboriginal groups and other stakeholders are invited to have their say on the draft replacement Lower Murray Darling Unregulated Water Sharing Plan which lays out clear rules for fair and sustainable distribution of water