DPIE and Sydney Water are failing on water conservation, an audit finds.
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$47m for drought-affected councils
An additional 52 councils will receive up to $1 million in federal drought funds
‘Golden century’ for NSW infrastructure
The NSW government has boosted its infrastructure budget by $4 billion.
Fire recovery expert to work with councils
A bushfire coordinator for NSW and other appointments in and around government.
Millions in drought assistance for councils
Drought affected councils have received a multi-million dollar windfall from the federal government’s $1 billion drought package.
Report wants ‘all options’ for water security
Water stakeholders want dams, desal, restrictions and recycling to be part of future planning.
Rural councils join to tackle water shortage
Five Queensland councils have launched an ‘unprecedented’ new campaign to tackle a critical water shortage.
Murray Darling to get water theft sheriff
The government has announced plans to appoint an Inspector-General to tackle water theft in the Murray Darling.
Water method a game-changer for drought management
Researchers say a new automated method of ground water monitoring will improve drought management.
Partnership powering councils’ climate change action
A not-for-profit initiative supporting local government efforts to reduce emissions and adopt clean energy has been ‘overwhelmed’ by the interest from councils.
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