Wallabadah Racecourse has been given a new lease on life after the NSW Government approved an expanded use of the Crown land reserve for a range of community events.

Farmers and landholders who have coastal-draining properties will have greater water security following the NSW Government’s harvestable rights increase coming into effect today.

The NSW Government has released a recommended proposal to memorialise the former Prince Alfred bridge timber viaduct at Gundagai, which is on exhibition for community feedback until 31 May.

Nine temporary accommodation sites have been secured by the NSW Government across the Northern Rivers region to house flood-affected residents, with more to come.

More than 38,000 new homes and around 66,000 new jobs are on their way for Parramatta and along Parramatta Road, after plans for the future of the area progressed.

The NSW Government is seeking feedback from water users and other key stakeholders on the new draft Towamba water sharing plan.

One of the stars of the Walgett Show at the weekend was the showground itself with over $1.13 million in recent upgrades unveiled at the town’s major annual event.