2021 media releases
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Inter-Valley Trade with the Lower Darling is now open
13 May 2021
Departmental media releaseThe NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has lifted the Lower- Darling inter-valley trade restriction.
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NRAR commences largest prosecution against a Moree irrigator
12 May 2021
Departmental media releaseThe Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has commenced a prosecution against a Moree irrigation company with a record 43 charges against the Water Management Act 2000 (WM Act) for allegedly taking water while metering equipment wasn’t operating properly.
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NRAR prosecutes earthmoving company for alleged water law breaches
12 May 2021
Departmental media releaseThe Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has charged a Queensland-based earthmoving company for allegedly breaching the Water Management Act 2000 (WM Act) by constructing a bore without the required approval.
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NRAR prosecutes two Griffith water users for alleged unlawful water take
12 May 2021
Departmental media releaseThe Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has charged two water users from Griffith for breaching the Water Management Act 2000 (WM Act) after they allegedly took water in excess of their licences and approvals.
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NRAR commences 3 prosecutions to ring in 3rd year
12 May 2021
Departmental media releaseThe Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) commenced two prosecutions in the Land and Environment Court and another in the Tenterfield Local Court last week.
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$6,608 funding to power Denman Men's Shed
10 May 2021
Ministerial media releaseDenman Men’s Shed has received $6,000 in funding under the NSW Government’s COVID-19 stimulus program to make a switch to renewable energy and increase their capacity.
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Major pavilion upgrade unveiled at Orange Show
10 May 2021
Ministerial media releaseThousands of visitors to Orange Showground will benefit from a new canteen and amenities following the completion of a $511,087 upgrade to the Naylor Pavilion funded by the NSW Government.
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Penrith City Council joins the NSW government in upgrading historic Emu Plains police cottage
10 May 2021
Departmental media releaseThe NSW Government is investing $1.5 million to help transform an historic police cottage on the banks of the Nepean River in Emu Plains into a restaurant or café.
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Snowy River high-flows to commence in June
29 April 2021
Departmental media releaseThe first of nine planned high-flow environmental water releases during winter and spring to the Snowy River are set to commence in late June, NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment Director Water Planning and Implementation, Allan Raine, said today.
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Manning Valley Race Club back on track after big wet
29 April 2021
Departmental media releaseManning Valley Race Club has started work on a $1.2 million upgrade to its facilities following delays caused by record-breaking rains across the region.