Many NSW agencies still aren't complying with requirements to report the effectiveness of their efforts to manage energy, water, waste and air pollution, according to data released today.
A NSW court has fined a mining company $62,000, in a case that highlights the risks of not having dam infrastructure capable of handling extreme rainfall.
A powerful new independent regulator should be established to fix systemic compliance problems in the irrigation industry, then take on a similar role for other natural resources, according to a report to the NSW government.