NRAR strengthens how it measures and reports its impact
A new strategy and outcomes framework will guide NRAR's work and support transparent reporting on regulatory outcomes.
New Chair appointed to NRAR Board
With more than two decades of experience in natural resources law, Ilona Millar brings strong leadership and strategic expertise to the role.
NRAR visits large coastal water users
With the metering compliance deadline nearing, NRAR is helping large coastal water users understand their requirements.
Farmer convicted for pumping water with faulty meter
The court heard the offences continued over nearly two years despite repeated warnings, resulting in fines and legal costs totalling $28,500
Court imposes substantial fines for building unapproved dam
A combined $130,000 penalty has been imposed on farm owners and a contractor for offences prosecuted by NRAR.
Farm owners fined for unapproved dam
The owners of a blueberry farm have been fined a total of $100,000 for clearing vegetation and unlawfully building a dam on waterfront land.
Using behavioural science to improve how water rules are understood
NRAR is partnering with Monash University to help water users understand the fundamentals of water law and improve their compliance with NSW water rules.
Failing to co-operate with an NRAR investigation results in bore company fine
Court action reinforces the importance of complying with information requests that support investigations into water law breaches.
Suspicious activity reports rising as dry conditions persist in parts of NSW
Elevated public report volumes reflect growing community concern as conditions become drier.
Floodplain dam compliance climbs to 63%, with stronger enforcement ahead
NSW floodplain dam compliance has improved following a targeted campaign, with NRAR set to step up enforcement against non-compliance.
