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How watering your garden could land you a $220 fine

Following the worst drought in recent memory, fines will begin being dolled out for water use. Here's what you can and can't get away with.

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Strict water restrictions will be enforced across parts of New South Wales from Sunday.

How to get your leaky tap fixed for free in Sydney

With dams levels now below 50 per cent, the state government says every drop matters and is offering to fix leaky taps for free.

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The WaterFix program was launched just two months ago and already 2,500 residents have taken up the offer.

Dramatic photos show extent of rapidly worsening water crisis

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Millions of people are running out of usable water in the city of Chennai, which is experiencing major droughts.

Competition watchdog to look at Murray-Darling Basin water controversy

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The competition watchdog will take a close look at water trading in the Murray Darling Basin.