The Minns Labor Government’s groundbreaking drought forecasting system will make its debut in this month’s State Seasonal Update, published online this week. The Government is committed to growing and protecting the state’s primary industries and assisting farmers...
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Community Program Delivers Massive Boost to Native Fish Stocks
Thousands of native sportfish will be released into waterways across NSW over coming months through the popular Two-Dollar-for-One-Dollar Native Fish Stocking program. NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Acting Executive Director...
Four People Arrested Following Operation Regional Mongoose NSW-QLD Cross Border Investigation
Four people have been arrested as part of a joint cross border operation with NSW Police and Queensland Police. Operation Regional Mongoose is a high-visibility police operation to tackle serious property-related crime, committed predominately by young offenders. The...
Farmers Left Out to Dry
A 22 per cent rise in rural water prices could drown farmers in debt and strip many farms of the water needed to produce food and fibre, the state’s peak farm body has said. According to official documents issued today, WaterNSW has submitted a proposal to the state...
Sheep and Goat eID Tag Discount Program Now Underway in NSW
As part of the Minns Labor Government’s $945 million biosecurity program, the $10.2 million electronic identification device Tag Discount Program is now live and available to support producers with the costs of eID devices for sheep and goats. The use of eID tags will...
Gwydir Shire Residents Urged to Have Their Say on Draft Gwydir Water Sharing Plan
The draft Gwydir Unregulated River water sharing plan is now on public display, and the NSW Government is inviting the community to have its say. The draft plan sets out clear rules for fair and sustainable water sharing among water users and the environment across...
Cost-of-Living Pressures Continue to Impact Children’s Education
The latest annual Pulse Survey released by national children’s education charity The Smith Family, has revealed almost 60% of families who responded have struggled to afford essential school items for their children this year, with the majority attributing this to the...
Experts Partner with Glen Innes Severn Council
Dam experts from WaterNSW will visit Beardy Waters Dam on 5 November partnering with Glen Innes Severn Council to enhance the monitoring of local dam infrastructure. The visit to Beardy Waters Dam is part of a WaterNSW partnership with local councils under the NSW...
Pathfinders to Host the Clothesline Project During 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Pathfinders will be hosting The Clothesline Project, a powerful community event aimed at raising awareness and giving a voice to victims of gender-based violence. The event will take place during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, offering a safe...









