2021 media releases
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Feral pig fence to protect crops and livestock
18 October 2021
Ministerial media releaseFarmers are saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in crop losses, stock and maintenance, following the installation of a feral pig-proof fence at Kelso Reserve in the far southwest corner of NSW.
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NRAR works with illicit tobacco taskforce on latest prosecution
18 October 2021
Departmental media releaseThe Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has commenced a prosecution against a company and an individual based in the Southern Tablelands for alleged breaches of the Water Management Act 2000 (WM Act).
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Ideas flow to memorialise Prince Alfred Bridge
18 October 2021
Ministerial media releaseResidents of the Gundagai region are reminded to have their say on ideas to memorialise the Prince Alfred Bridge, with just two weeks left before a community survey closes.
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Opportunity to obtain new water access licence
15 October 2021
Departmental media releaseThe NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is making new water access licences available in 47 groundwater sources across NSW.
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Crown Land Award Finalists announced
11 October 2021
Ministerial media releaseFinalists have been announced for two prestigious Crown land awards in the 2021 Community Achievement Awards for Regional NSW/ACT.
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Rising river alert – Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam
11 October 2021
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 18 and Tuesday 19 October 2021.
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Merinda Wharf reopens with fresh new look
8 October 2021
Ministerial media releaseA wharf at Lake Illawarra has been repaired and reopened to the community, as part of a $4.2 million refurbishment program on the popular waterway.
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Crown land for Northern Rivers wildlife hospital
8 October 2021
Departmental media releasePlans for a wildlife hospital for the Northern Rivers are a step closer with approval for Crown land to be used for the project.
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Waterfront reserve enlarged at Windang
8 October 2021
Ministerial media releaseA waterfront reserve in the Illawarra has been expanded following the removal of a derelict building on Crown land.
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Community feedback deadline extended for Reconnecting River Country
1 October 2021
Departmental media releaseThe 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.