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2021 media releases

  1. NSW Government logo

    Inter-Valley Trade with the Lower Darling is now open

    13 May 2021
    Departmental media release

    The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has lifted the Lower- Darling inter-valley trade restriction.
  2. NRAR regulatory officers attend Moree irrigation company.

    NRAR commences largest prosecution against a Moree irrigator

    12 May 2021
    Departmental media release

    The 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.
  3. NRAR regulatory officer attending the site.

    NRAR prosecutes earthmoving company for alleged water law breaches

    12 May 2021
    Departmental media release

    The 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.
  4. NRAR regulatory officers attend property in Griffith

    NRAR prosecutes two Griffith water users for alleged unlawful water take

    12 May 2021
    Departmental media release

    The 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.
  5. NRAR Chief Regulatory Officer, Grant Barnes.

    NRAR commences 3 prosecutions to ring in 3rd year

    12 May 2021
    Departmental media release

    The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) commenced two prosecutions in the Land and Environment Court and another in the Tenterfield Local Court last week.
  6. Denman's Men's Shed with solar panels

    $6,608 funding to power Denman Men's Shed

    10 May 2021
    Ministerial media release

    Denman 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.
  7. Naylor Pavilion, Orange Showground

    Major pavilion upgrade unveiled at Orange Show

    10 May 2021
    Ministerial media release

    Thousands 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.
  8. Artist impressions of what the revamped cottage will look like as a dining venue

    Penrith City Council joins the NSW government in upgrading historic Emu Plains police cottage

    10 May 2021
    Departmental media release

    The 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.
  9. NSW Government logo

    Snowy River high-flows to commence in June

    29 April 2021
    Departmental media release

    The 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.
  10. Manning Valley Race Club under recent flooding

    Manning Valley Race Club back on track after big wet

    29 April 2021
    Departmental media release

    Manning 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.
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