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.
NRAR enforces water law more than 200 times during spring and summer
New compliance data reveals where and how water laws were enforced across NSW during spring-summer 2025–26.
Dubbo artist helps regulator speak the cultural language of water
NRAR worked with Wiradjuri artist Nathan Peckham to create an artwork that reflects cultural connections to water.
NRAR issues fines after groundwater over extractions in Riverina
NRAR has issued more than $77,000 in fines after finding five Riverina properties had significantly overdrawn their bore‑water allocations.
Court levies substantial fines over unapproved dams
A Coffs Harbour blueberry farmer and earthmoving company have been fined $40,000 for unlawfully expanding an irrigation dam on a significant creek without approval.
NRAR launches prosecution over alleged unapproved dam on North Coast
NRAR has initiated legal proceedings against two Coffs Harbour farm owners and an earthmoving contractor over an alleged unapproved dam.
Media statement: NRAR concludes investigation in Toorale National Park
NRAR has completed its investigation into the operation of Boera Dam in Toorale National Park, resulting in amended approval conditions to improve water accounting and transparency.
NRAR steps up efforts to prevent water law breaches in lower Murray
NRAR is increasing early intervention in the lower Murray to prevent water law breaches as permanent crop irrigation expands.
Farming enterprise faces hefty fines if found guilty of water law charges
NRAR has commenced a prosecution in Albury Local Court, with potential combined fines of up to $572,000.
