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    Bungawalbin Creek restoration project reduces erosion and improves fish habitats

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    The project aimed at reducing erosion and improving fish habitats using natural materials at Bungawalbin Creek has been completed.

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    Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026

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    Insights and advice from three of Rous’ female leaders.

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    Blue-green algae detected at Emigrant Creek Dam

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    Rous has identified elevated levels of blue-green algae in the waters of Emigrant Creek Dam.

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    Major water main upgrade in Byron Bay complete

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    The Byron Bay Water Main Upgrade is complete, with drinking water now flowing through the new pipeline.

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    Northern Rivers Watershed Initiative builds resilience across the region

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    Rous staff were joined by local supporters at a community planting day in Boat Harbour, as part of the Northern Rivers Watershed Initiative.

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    Major milestone reached in ambitious bush regeneration project

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    Rous has reached the halfway point in its flagship Bush Regeneration Project at Fosters Spur – a major milestone in the restoration of 40 hectares of degraded land adjacent to Rocky Creek Dam and Nightcap National Park.

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    Rous secures funding to target invasive weed along Richmond River

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    Rous County Council (Rous) is one of seven local councils and state government agencies to share in the NSW Government’s $1.18 million investment in Tropical soda apple (TSA) control activities under the Good Neighbours Program.

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    Rous welcomes its next generation of advisors and experts

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    Rous is proud to announce it has received $800,000 in funding from the New South Wales (NSW) Government as part of the Fresh Start program – an initiative providing new opportunities for essential skilled roles across the Northern Rivers region.

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    Rous welcomes statewide effort to reduce water loss through leak detection

    Rous welcomes statewide effort to reduce water loss through leak detection

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    As part of the Active Leak Detection Program, more than 130 kilometres of water pipeline across Rous’ network will be examined for potential leaks.  

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    Rous thanks NSW Government and NSW Public Works for delivering key water infrastructure projects in Northern Rivers

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    Rous extends its gratitude to NSW Public Works for the successful delivery of four significant projects across its water network, restoring damaged infrastructure and reinforcing the resilience of its drinking water services for the Northern Rivers community.

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