Some council services will be unavailable over the Christmas and New Year break.
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Certain activities near or in rivers, wetlands, lakes and streams may be permitted under the National Environmental Standards for Freshwater, but they must comply with the relevant conditions.
The National Environmental Standards for Freshwater (NES-F) regulates activities that take place within or near natural wetlands, including swamps and marshes.
The National Environmental Standards for Freshwater (NES-F) regulate structures, such as a dam or culvert, that affect the passage of fish within rivers or areas connected by water.