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The tail of a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) appears above the water
The tail of a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) appears above the water off Woody Head .
Credit: Anthony Belton/DCCEEW
Fast response disentangles humpback on Central Coast
A cleared bitumen road with a thick layer of snow and snow-laden gum trees on either side
White sally snow gums (Eucalyptus pauciflora) on the road to Cabramurra, Kosciuszko National Park.
Credit: Murray Vanderveer/DCCEEW
Be prepared: Alpine safety essential this snow season
Spectacular rocky outcrop at night, with dark sky and clouds.
Crimson Knife, Warrumbungle National Park.
Credit: DCCEEW
Warrumbungle National Park celebrates 10 years as Australia’s first Dark Sky Park
Old photo of small river boat decked out with flags and balloons making its way across water.
MV Beardmore on its final journey to mill.
Credit: DCCEEW
MV Beardmore cruises onto State Heritage Register
Peter singing into microphone under bright stage lights.
Peter Allen.
Credit: Alamy/Central Park
Boy from Oz celebrated at the Armidale Folk Museum
At night, three people crouch around a small dark blue bag. A small marsupial has just been released and has started to move away.
Minister for the Environment, Penny Sharpe, releases a burrowing bettong into the wild at Mallee Cliffs National Park.
Credit: DCCEEW
Native species back from the brink: NSW commits to next decade of wildlife recovery
Interior of a large room with wall mirrors, a chandelier, wood panels and decorative art deco finishes. The room is in poor condition and some floorboards are missing.
Banquet Hall, Paragon Cafe, Katoomba.
Credit: DCCEEW
NSW Government launches legal action to protect beloved Blue Mountains landmark
A thin waterfall in a rocky rainforest landscape
Waterfall in forest.
Credit: DCCEEW
Connecting to Country: Protecting Our Places grants program now open
Aerial view of swimmers at Bronte Beach
Aerial view of swimmers at Bronte Beach.
Credit: C Board/DPE
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Clouds, weather pattern
Clouds, weather pattern.
Credit: V Duncan
Air quality

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