Planning
New rules to boost agritourism
6 October 2022
More farmers across NSW will soon be swinging their gates open to visitors, thanks to a new policy that makes it easier to set up agritourism opportunities.
Planning
Locals help shape future of Far West NSW
6 October 2022
Locals can help shape the 20-year vision for the Far West by providing feedback on planning, services, and infrastructure to help strengthen the region and boost local economies.
Water
Strategy to secure Lachlan’s water future on public display
6 October 2022
The community is invited to have its say on the draft Lachlan Regional Water Strategy, a plan that will deliver a reliable, sustainable and resilient water supply for towns and communities.
Planning
Blast furnace upgrade to secure our steel
5 October 2022
Steel production in NSW is secured following planning approval on work to upgrade a blast furnace at Port Kembla Steelworks.
Crown land
Grand plan to power Walka Water Works
4 October 2022
The heritage listed Walka Water Works site near Maitland would be revitalised under a $25 million plan to transform it into a Hunter and NSW tourism icon.
Crown land
$15 million for flood repairs on Crown land
30 September 2022
The NSW Government will contribute $15 million to repair crucial Crown land features, damaged during the recent floods.
Water
Risk of hypoxic blackwater event in inland rivers
30 September 2022
Dissolved oxygen levels are declining in some inland NSW rivers as the weather starts to warm up, increasing the risk of fish deaths.
Planning
Work underway on Bradfield City Centre
29 September 2022
Construction has kicked-off on Australia’s newest city, Bradfield City Centre, a visionary undertaking that will create more than 17,000 jobs and accelerate a wave of new advanced manufacturing, research and innovation in Western Sydney.
Crown land
Department lines up for Koori Knockout
27 September 2022
The Aboriginal community will have a unique chance to hear directly about NSW Government employment and program opportunities with staff from the Department of Planning and Environment on hand at the ‘Koori Knockout’ from 30 September to 3
Water
Future proofing Bourke's water security
23 September 2022
Bourke will be well prepared in the event of future droughts, with a $10 million state-of- the-art water treatment plant and a $5 million water security project which has delivered four new bores, two pipelines and a pump station.
Water
First New South Wales water resource plan accredited
21 September 2022
Today the Minister for the Environment and Water has formally accredited the first water resource plan from New South Wales. The marks an important step forward in delivery of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Crown land
Neat new facilities for Neate Park
21 September 2022
Families can now enjoy a rejuvenated Neate Park after a $100,000 NSW Government investment delivered a picnic table, a ‘nest swing’, new turfing and an accessible pathway that leads to nearby Blackheath Public School and the town centre.