The NSW Government has committed an additional 2 million dollars to support 18 regional councils as they work to maintain reliable and high-quality drinking water for their communities. The latest funding
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NSW groundwater allocation opens for unassigned shares
Expressions of interest are now open for unclaimed groundwater shares as the NSW Government implements a controlled allocation process across 37 water sources. The initiative provides an opportunity for
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NSW launches major water theft crackdown with stronger penalties
NSW has introduced its strongest compliance measures to date, giving the Natural Resources Access Regulator new tools to protect fair access to the state’s shared water resources. The reforms support
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Free rollout of smart water monitoring devices across inland NSW
The rollout of free, state-of-the-art water monitoring devices for up to 2,500 water users is gaining momentum across inland New South Wales.
Two Australian businesses, Goanna Ag and Kallipr, have been
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WaterNSW rural valleys price review open for submissions
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released a discussion paper and opened submissions for its review of the maximum prices WaterNSW can charge for its rural water services from
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Aboriginal Water Strategy to reshape NSW water future
The New South Wales Government has launched the state’s first Aboriginal Water Strategy, a landmark plan to restore water rights to Aboriginal communities, increase representation in decision-making,
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Pumped hydro potential grows at WaterNSW dams
WaterNSW has shortlisted three new pumped hydro sites across New South Wales as part of its program to support renewable energy and long-duration storage. The potential locations, including Blowering,
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NSW reforming town water funding model
The New South Wales Government has unveiled plans to overhaul the funding system for local water utilities (LWUs), aiming to improve affordability, reliability and long-term security of town water services
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$43.2m to boost drought resilience in NSW
Farmers across New South Wales will receive a significant boost in support, with the Australian and New South Wales Governments committing $43.2 million to strengthen drought resilience and climate adaptation.
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WAMC water management prices determined in draft decision
IPART has released draft decisions on the prices the Water Administration Ministerial Corporation (WAMC) can charge for water management services from 2025–26 to 2027–28.
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Accelerating water metering compliance
New South Wales is taking practical steps towards smarter water metering and better resource management. NSW DCCEEW Executive Director Operations and Resilience Ashraf El-Sherbini shares highlights from the journey.
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