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2020 media releases

  1. NSW Government logo

    Water usage dashboard correction

    18 September 2020
    Departmental media release

    On Monday 14 September the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment was alerted to an error on its Water Usage Dashboard.
  2. NSW Government logo

    Independent panel releases final report on first flush event

    9 September 2020
    Departmental media release

    An independent panel commissioned to assess the management of the 2020 Northern Basin first flush event has released its final report, Secretary for the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment Jim Betts has announced.

  3. Maintenance guide to help keep cemeteries in top shape

    17 August 2020
    Ministerial media release

    A new report shows more than 70 per cent of survey participants were not inclined to plan ahead for funeral services for themselves or their families.

  4. End-of-life planning not a priority for most

    13 August 2020
    Departmental media release

    A new report shows more than 70 per cent of survey participants were not inclined to plan ahead for funeral services for themselves or their families.
  5. NSW Government logo

    NRAR expands presence in Regional NSW

    13 August 2020
    Departmental media release

    In a move to increase its capacity to promote compliance and to engage the community, the state’s water regulator has announced a plan to create 25 new jobs in regional NSW this year.
  6. Narrabri Showground's new caretaker cottage

    Smoking ceremony completes Narrabri Showground

    12 August 2020
    Ministerial media release

    A traditional Aboriginal smoking ceremony was held at Narrabri Showground on 12 August to mark completion of a NSW Government-funded replacement of the showground caretaker’s residence.
  7. NSW Government logo

    $3 million Covid-19 stimulus for Scouts, Girl Guides, and PCYC Clubs

    6 August 2020
    Departmental media release

    A range of Scouts, Girl Guides, and PCYC facilities located on Crown land will get a boost with the NSW Government providing $3 million assistance from its COVID-19 stimulus program.

  8. Rising river alert - Snowy river below Jindabyne dam - July

    20 July 2020
    Departmental media release

    The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment today issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety in southern NSW for Monday 27 July 2020.

  9. Draft plan to shape Crown land for communities

    9 July 2020
    NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

    The NSW Government is calling on the community to have their say on how to manage the State’s vast Crown land assets now and into the future, with the draft State Strategic Plan released for public feedback today.
  10. Caravan park on crown land

    COVID-19 rental relief for Crown land lease and licence holders

    3 July 2020
    Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

    Eligible businesses and not-for-profits that lease or license Crown land and endured financial losses during COVID-19 will be able to apply for rent relief from the NSW Government.
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