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NSW Wild Dog Fence Extension Project update

The NSW Government is working with stakeholders and landholders to deliver a 32 km extension to the current NSW Border Wild Dog Fence (commonly known as the dog fence) on the NSW and South Australian borders. The 32 km priority section will close the gap between the NSW and South Australian dog fences. The following […]

Community update on response to fish deaths in Menindee and Lower Darling-Baaka

Community update from the NSW Government Department of Planning and Environment: Increased flows commencing today to support fish and river healthPlease be advised that water quality conditions are deteriorating in the Darling-Baaka River at, and below, Menindee due to high temperatures, and persistent stratification* which could lead to hypoxic conditions when the water mixes. Coupled […]

Lower Murray-Darling water sharing plan replacement

The Department of Planning and Environment seeks comment from landowners, industry bodies and communities affected by this water sharing plan. Public exhibition of the replacement plan commenced on 3 October 2023. NSW Water would like to thank the participants of the public information session held in Dareton on 24 October. The presentation was recorded and can […]

Pooncarie Road – project update

Wentworth Shire Council recommenced earthworks on the final 26.5 kilometres of unsealed road between Pooncarie and Menindee in July 2023, following 8 months of flood related delays. The $9.2 million project is jointly funded on a 50:50 basis with the Australian Government and NSW Government under the Growing Local Economies Fund with Office of Regional […]

Draft replacement Water Sharing Plan for the Lower Murray-Darling Unregulated River Water Source

The NSW GovernmentDepartment of Planning and Environment is seeking comment from landowners, industry bodies and communities affected by this water sharing plan. Public exhibition of the draft replacement water sharing plan for the Lower Murray-Darling Unregulated River water source commenced on 3 October 2023. You can have your say by providing feedback to the Department […]

Information Session – ADFA Flying School Request

Information Session – ADFA Flying School Request When: Tuesday 10 October, 5:30pmWhere: Wentworth Showgrounds Community Pavilion An information session regarding the ADFA Flying School Request will be held on Tuesday 10 October at 5:30pm. Wentworth Shire Council invites members of the public to attend the informative session. Speakers from the ADFA Group, submission writers (up […]