Sydney facing first water restrictions in a decade as drought grips New South Wales

Rapidly falling water levels in Sydney's dams have prompted the state government to bring in water restrictions earlier than expected

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Sydney is facing stage one water restrictions for the first time in a decade as dam levels drop faster than expected.

From Saturday, all hoses must have trigger nozzles, watering lawns and gardens will be restricted to early morning and late afternoon, and there will be tough fines for those who flout the restrictions.