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Sign up hereNSW hits another Basin Plan milestone
26 June 2024
NSW is charging towards the finish line with four more of its water resource plans accredited by the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA).
Hunter Water Regulation remake on public exhibition
24 June 2024
The Regulation that supports Hunter Water to provide critical water and wastewater services to more than 630,000 people across the region is up for renewal, and now is the time to have your say.
New skills boost career opportunities for Aboriginal tradies
17 June 2024
Aboriginal tradies are picking up their tools along with new skills as training kicks off to boost the number of qualified people who can install non-urban water meters across NSW.
A look at how residents are using water across our regions
12 June 2024
The NSW Government is getting a clearer picture of how residents in regional NSW are using water to help improve water efficiency by putting a spotlight on how often we are turning on the taps or flushing the toilet.
Environmental flush to tackle algae in the lower Darling-Baaka
29 May 2024
The NSW Government will begin delivering a flush of water from the upper Menindee Lakes through the lower Darling-Baaka River this week to help clear the current infestation of blue-green algae impacting local communities.
Temporary water restriction for the Upper Murrumbidgee River
10 May 2024
The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (NSW DCCEEW) has announced a temporary water restriction for the Upper Murrumbidgee River in the Murrumbidgee I and II water sources from Friday 10 May 2024 to Wednesday 31 July
Hunter Valley Flood Resilience Strengthened
10 April 2024
With the recent heavy rain across the state and additional rain expected in coming weeks, the NSW Government is continuing to prioritise the Hunter Valley Flood Mitigation Scheme.
NRAR’s latest quarterly report highlights breaches in south-western border
14 December 2021
The NSW water regulator issued six fines in the Wentworth area between July and September 2021.
Ken Matthews' statement on interim report
8 December 2021
Ken Matthews' announcement regarding his interim report for Independent Investigation into NSW Water Management and Compliance
Community feedback deadline extended for Reconnecting River Country
1 October 2021
The local community will have extra time to get involved, share knowledge and give feedback during the Reconnecting River Country Program’s first feedback stage, with the deadline to apply extended to 15 October.
Organisations needed to run First Nations water management traineeship program
14 September 2021
The NSW Government is calling for organisations to submit a proposal to deliver a First Nations metering traineeship program.
Local community called to help shape the Reconnecting River Country Program
24 August 2021
Private landholders, First Nations people and community organisations are invited to share their local knowledge and expertise to help shape the future of the Reconnecting River Country Program.