Murray-Darling Basin plan on the brink after NSW says it cannot meet water savings deadline Failure infuriates other states and may force Tanya Plibersek to impose highly controversial buybacks The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2022
HMAS Adelaide wreck: $114,000 to keep Central Coast dive site alive HOPES are high that a $114,000 investment into safety at one of the region's deepest attractions can help protect scuba divers. Newcastle Herald · Sep 5, 2022
Sydney news: NSW Opposition policy would restrict mobile phone use in public high schools MORNING BRIEFING: The NSW Opposition pledges to restrict mobile phone use in public high school classrooms if it wins the next election, warning students' academic standards are already declining. ABC News · Sep 4, 2022
Struggle to find casino commission staff A new independent casino commission will be established in NSW on Monday, but the size of the companies it will monitor poses issues for staff procurement. AAP · Sep 2, 2022
NSW casino authority head named NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority chair Philip Crawford will be the chief commissioner of the state's new Independent Casino Commission. AAP · Aug 29, 2022
Recycled water for drinking should be considered for Sydney, new strategy finds NSW government should also consider having additional desalination plants and plan for new ‘rainfall-independent’ water sources, report says The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2022
State's overhaul of NSW marina rules wins backing from boaties Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson visited Port Stephens on Tuesday, announcing the overhaul to arrangements at Soldiers Point. Newcastle Herald · Aug 23, 2022
Infrastructure Australia review slams case for building $1.3 billion dam near Tamworth, NSW An independent review of the Dungowan Dam business case reveals it would reap nine cents for every dollar invested, should it go ahead. ABC News · Aug 17, 2022
Dungowan Dam's $1.3 billion price tag more than three times economic benefit, Greens MP says The proposed $1.3 billion Dungowan Dam near Tamworth would only produce 27 cents for every dollar invested, according to a summary of the business case obtained by the NSW Greens. Water Minister Kevin Anderson disputes the claim. ABC News · Aug 11, 2022
NSW casinos face $100m misconduct fines NSW's new casino watchdog will get powers to investigate wrongdoing and enforce compliance with tough new controls targeting money laundering. AAP · Aug 1, 2022
'Putting safety first': millions for Hunter flood infrastructure recovery The state government will invest $71.5 million to repair critical flood mitigation infrastructure in the Hunter Valley following last month's devastating floods. Newcastle Herald · Aug 1, 2022
Southern NSW irrigators plan to challenge flood plain harvesting legislation in court For the first time irrigators in northern NSW valleys will have to measure their flood plain harvesting take, but southern NSW water users say they are still allowed to take more than their fair share. ABC News · Aug 1, 2022
Huge funding boost to tackle fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour in Wigan £750k earmarked for Platt Bridge and Scholes Village Manchester Evening News · Jul 27, 2022
Council to spend £500K on new cameras to crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour Hi-tech CCTV will be used to tackle anti-social behavior and fly-tippers Manchester Evening News · Jul 21, 2022
AAP · Jul 18, 2022 Sydney wastewater trial to power homes A trial at a Sydney wastewater plant will deliver renewable gas power to thousands of homes as well as reduce the carbon footprint of households.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2022 NSW flood plain harvesting rules won’t protect environment, government advisers warn Officials raised concerns water level targets would not ensure river health or meet needs of downstream communities, documents show
ABC News · Jul 8, 2022 Plibersek calls for 'greater effort' from basin states to implement Murray-Darling Basin Plan in full Labor has promised to deliver the Murray-Darling Basin Plan in full, but new Water Minister Tanya Plibersek says there's a long way to go.
AAP · Jun 22, 2022 New casino commission in NSW reforms An Independent Casino Commission with enhanced and wide-ranging powers is the centrepiece of plans to reform the state's oversight of casinos.
ABC News · Jun 16, 2022 Racing greyhounds to be monitored from birth to retirement by e-tracking system in NSW A new e-tracking system is active in NSW to monitor the location and welfare of racing greyhounds from birth to retirement, but opponents to the industry remain unimpressed.
ABC News · Jun 16, 2022 Gunnedah's multi-million-dollar hospital plans revealed for more services, fewer beds Gunnedah's promised $53 million hospital has plans for 30 beds, 18 fewer than the existing hospital built more than 100 years ago.
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2022 French Open dominance continues: A look at Rafael Nadal’s 22 grand slam titles Victory extended the Spaniard’s advantage at the top of the all-time Grand Slam standings
ABC News · Jun 1, 2022 $350 million Mole River Dam near Tenterfield scrapped amid doubt about NSW dam projects The Mole River Dam near Tenterfield was one of three major dam projects announced at the height of the drought in 2019, but the NSW government says it is now looking at alternatives.
ABC News · May 30, 2022 Dorothea Mackellar-linked Kurrumbede homestead heritage-listed near Gunnedah Australian poet Dorothea Mackellar's famous "a land of sweeping plains" line may well have been inspired at a homestead that has been heritage-listed after a three-year campaign.
The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2022 Barnaby Joyce’s dam water set to cost 100 times more than market rates Project backed by the National party is expected to top $162,000 per megalitre if cost recovery is pursued
ABC News · May 4, 2022 Murray-Darling Basin Plan for Menindee Lakes receives a 'no' from NSW Water Minister Water stakeholders in South Australia say they will stand their ground to ensure water for the environment is delivered in full, as NSW Water Minister Kevin Anderson sparks debate with comments on radio.