2020 media releases
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Water usage dashboard correction
18 September 2020
Departmental media releaseOn Monday 14 September the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment was alerted to an error on its Water Usage Dashboard.
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Independent panel releases final report on first flush event
9 September 2020
Departmental media releaseAn 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.
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Maintenance guide to help keep cemeteries in top shape
17 August 2020
Ministerial media releaseA 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.
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End-of-life planning not a priority for most
13 August 2020
Departmental media releaseA 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.
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NRAR expands presence in Regional NSW
13 August 2020
Departmental media releaseIn 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.
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Smoking ceremony completes Narrabri Showground
12 August 2020
Ministerial media releaseA 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.
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$3 million Covid-19 stimulus for Scouts, Girl Guides, and PCYC Clubs
6 August 2020
Departmental media releaseA 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.
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Rising river alert - Snowy river below Jindabyne dam - July
20 July 2020
Departmental media releaseThe 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.
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Draft plan to shape Crown land for communities
9 July 2020
NSW Department of Planning, Industry and EnvironmentThe 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.
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COVID-19 rental relief for Crown land lease and licence holders
3 July 2020
Department of Planning, Industry and EnvironmentEligible 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.