Nimmitabel dam progressing despite challenges
Background research into a long-awaited dam project at Nimmitabel in south east New South Wales has revealed unforeseen hurdles.
View ArticleMore Snowy River legal action tipped
The New South Wales Snowy River Alliance says a legal challenge over the management of the waterway is far from over.
View ArticleRecord Snowy water release looms
Preparations are underway for a landmark environmental water release into the Snowy River system.
View ArticleDate set for Snowy flows
A date has been set for the biggest environmental water release into the Snowy River since the construction of the hydro-electric scheme.
View ArticleDalgety water secured during Snowy flows
The New South Wales Office of Water says this week's environmental flows in the Snowy River will not affect water supplies at Dalgety.
View ArticleAuthorities prepare to release huge amount of water into the Snowy River
Australia doesn't have the Niagara Falls, but soon it will have the next best thing when authorities release a huge amount of water from the Snowy Hydro Scheme into the Snowy River.
View ArticleHistoric Snowy flows set to begin
Communities along the Snowy River in New South Wales are set to witness some of the largest flows in the waterway in more than half a century.
View ArticleWater set to gush down the Snowy
The largest release of environmental water on Snowy River is expected to see it reach some of its highest flows in more than 50 years.
View ArticleEnvironmentalists to push for tougher legislation on Snowy River water use
Water environmentalists are taking their decades-long fight to Canberra in the next stage of action to give the public more say on the Snowy River.
View ArticleGates open to restore Snowy River
The gates of Jindabyne Dam have been opened, sending thousands of megalitres of water down the Snowy River.
View ArticleHope for Snowy flows to continue
The New South Wales Government says it is keen to continue major environmental releases into the Snowy River system.
View ArticleResidents reflect on Snowy River flows
Residents along the Snowy River in New South Wales say this week's historic release of water from Jindabyne Dam is transforming their community.
View ArticleGreens say Snowy flows poorly managed
Greens MP John Kaye says this week's flushing flows down the Snowy River in New South Wales could have had a greater environmental benefit if they were better managed.
View ArticlePaddling the Snowy River after the water release
This week the Snowy River will receive an extra 84 gigalitres rushing through its veins.
View ArticleFlash flood flashback
The flash floods that swept through much of the Riverina last October are being described as the worst the region has ever seen.
View ArticleGovernment accused of Snowy committee neglect
The New South Wales Greens have criticised the State Government over delays in replacing the Snowy Scientific Committee.
View ArticleFed Nationals accused of neglecting Snowy River
The Federal National Party has been accused of prioritising energy exploration over the future of water resources in the New South Wales south east.
View ArticleDredging of Clyde River bar to begin soon
Boaters on the New South Wales far south coast have welcomed a State Government decision to call tenders for dredging of the Clyde River bar.
View ArticleGovts criticised for alleged blame-shifting
The Snowy River Alliance in the New South Wales south east says a committee responsible for advising governments on the management of the waterway has been weighed down by bureaucracy.
View ArticleSnowy environmental flows declared a success
Scientists say the Snowy River's water boost has been a success, after this year's spring snow thaw was boosted by the first of years of planned environmental flows.
View ArticleConcerns remain over Clyde Rive dredging
The long-awaited dredging of the Clyde River Bar at Batemans Bay on the New South Wales far south coast has reached another milestone, but concerns remain about the plans.
View ArticleDoubt cast over dam release alerts
A landowner says a new early warning system on dam releases does not solve severe erosion problems on rivers.
View ArticleMP not happy with Snowy advisory delay
The New South Wales Government says there are no excuses for the lengthy delays in reinstating the Snowy River Scientific Committee.
View ArticleDredging begins on Clyde River bar
The State Government says dredging work at Batemans Bay on the New South Wales far south coast is set to begin.
View ArticleRiver watchdog holds fears for Snowy Committee
An environmental group pushing for the appointment of a new Snowy River advisory panel is demanding the New South Wales Government to reveal what is holding up the process.
View ArticleDalgety wants river group maintained
A community association in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains is calling on State and Federal Governments to permanently fund a major water-saving organisation.
View ArticleSnowy Hydro: community benefit from cloud seeding
Snowy Hydro says permanent cloud seeding in the Snowy Mountains means Riverina irrigators will now have more secure water access.
View ArticleCanoe found in search for missing woman
Search teams have found the canoe of a Melbourne woman who is feared to have drowned in the Murray River in southern New South Wales.
View ArticleMP reassures voters a new Snowy Committee is on the way
The State Government has announced it is progressing with plans to reinstate an environmental research committee in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains.
View ArticleDam decision not final
The Federal Liberal candidate for Eden-Monaro, Peter Hendy, says a final decision has not been made on whether a dam will be built on the New South Wales far south coast.
View ArticleRiver flow worries for farmers
After floods severely eroded river banks along the Upper Murray, local farmers are voicing concern about the impact of flows from Snowy Hydro.
View ArticleMurray-Darling water allocations to be sold back to farmers after years of...
The Federal Government has announced plans to sell back water allocations to farmers along the Murray-Darling river system. The Commonwealth currently owns almost 1,700 gigalitres of water in the...
View ArticleGold mine operator ordered to pay almost $200,000 for polluting creeks near...
The operator of the Dargues gold mine near Braidwood in southern NSW has been ordered to pay nearly $200,000 in penalties and costs over pollution spills.
View ArticleAn eye on Ibis and count the Cockatoos
The birds of Australia need you! Everyone in New South Wales is invited to be a birdwatcher this Sunday, 26 October, for a statewide survey of Australian White Ibis and Sulphur Crested Cockatoos.
View ArticleFrom dump site to lunch time retreat, Bega's river is back
For decades the potential around the run down, worn out Bega River was evident. In 2014 however a group of volunteers working closely with government agencies released that potential and have created...
View ArticleEcologist scours pubs for mounted Murray cod in name of river research
The stuffed and mounted Murray cod that adorn pub walls across Australia are the subject of a new investigation by a NSW ecologist.
View ArticleQuestions asked about access to Nethercote Falls this summer
The Member for Bega Andrew Constance says foot traffic will be allowed into the popular swimming spot this summer despite earlier information to the contrary.
View ArticleSnowy River flushed with 5,000 megalitres from Jindabyne Dam
A huge torrent of water is released from Jindabyne Dam into the Snowy as part of the largest release of water into the river this year.
View ArticleBega's bamboo forest wiped from the river bank as its colourful history is...
Legend has it Jean Lambert planted the bamboo that took hold of the river oaks along the Bega River. She is remembered as having a tendency to rub people up the wrong way.
View ArticlePlatypus census: Waterwatch counting monotremes in Upper Murrumbidgee Catchment
As Australians prepare for census on Tuesday, a count of another species is underway platypus.
View ArticleFears over Snowy River's health without independent monitor
About 13,000 megalitres of water will rush into the Snowy River today for its annual environmental flush, but without an independent monitor the waterway is still at risk of regressing to sludge, one...
View ArticleControversial brumby protections a 'skilful use of democracy' says lobbyist
The former politician and pro-brumby advocate behind new protections for wild horses in NSW denies any vested commercial interest in lobbying the NSW Government, calling it a "skilful use of democracy".
View ArticleFederal Budget contains drought support, trade assistance and disaster relief...
This year's Budget reflects a horrific summer of natural disasters, with increased support for natural disasters and drought relief.
View ArticleAs more fish kills loom this summer, NSW Government plans $10 million rescue...
The NSW Government has announced a $10 million initiative to combat what the Agriculture Minister has described as a looming "fish Armageddon".
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