Armidale Regional Council is inviting residents to help shape future water, wastewater and stormwater services through community consultation now.
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Posted inBundarra, Water
Bundarra returns to Level 2 water restrictions
Bundarra has returned to Level 2 water restrictions, effective immediately, following below-average rainfall and ongoing declines in local water supplies.
Posted inNarrabri Shire, Water
Water secured for communities as NSW opening allocations announced
Communities across NSW have essential water secured for 2026–27 despite mixed seasonal conditions and variable opening allocations statewide.
Posted inLocal News, Water
Regional NSW water investment critical for New England growth
Regional cities across the North Coast, Mid North Coast and New England are urging urgent water investment to sustain growth.
Posted inUralla, Water
Uralla shire water restrictions eased to Level 1
Uralla Shire Council has eased water restrictions to Level 1 for the townships of Uralla and Bundarra following recent rainfall.
Posted inAgriculture, drought, Water
Watchdog flooded with complaints as dry spell persists
There has been a sharp increase in the number of people being dobbed in for misusing water as the region experiences ongoing drought.
Posted inAgriculture, Consultations and feedback, Water
NSW moves to tighten non-urban water metering rules
NSW is proposing tougher non-urban water metering rules, including annual attestation requirements for larger licence holders, as the state pushes to strengthen compliance and improve water management.
Posted inNarrabri, Tenterfield, Water
New England drought tightens as Narrabri eases watering hours and Tenterfield imposes restrictions
Water restrictions are tightening across the New England, with Narrabri easing watering hours under Level 3 rules while Tenterfield introduces new limits as dam levels fall.
Posted inArmidale, Water
Armidale activates Level 2 water restrictions amid escalating dry conditions
Armidale will impose Level 2 water restrictions from today as dam levels fall and dry conditions persist, with residents urged to curb outdoor water use to protect supplies.
Posted inGlen Innes, Water
Glen Innes enters Level 3 water restrictions as demand stays high
Glen Innes has been placed under Level 3 water restrictions as falling levels at the Beardy Weir and persistently high demand tighten pressure on the town’s supply.