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Sign up hereHave your say on Namoi floodplain harvesting rules
1 December 2022
The NSW Government invites community feedback on the proposed floodplain harvesting rules for the Namoi valley.
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.
Flood works remediation to deliver healthier floodplains
30 August 2022
The NSW Government is leading the charge in returning water to floodplains, wetlands, rivers and creeks by bringing unapproved flood works into compliance across the northern Basin.
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.
Government helping farmers meet new metering rules
4 October 2019
We are adjusting the start dates for metering rules to ensure farmers can meet strict new metering obligations being rolled out in the Northern Basin.
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.
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.
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.
Namoi water restrictions eased
28 November 2018
Temporary water restrictions for general security water users in both the Upper and Lower Namoi regulated river water source have been eased today.
Temporary water restrictions for the Namoi regulated river system
14 November 2018
A temporary water restriction now applies to general security water users in both the Upper and Lower Namoi regulated river water source.