Latest Environment and Heritage media releases

Clothing optional area to close at Tyagarah Nature Reserve

Following extensive consultation and careful consideration, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will close the Clothing-Optional Area (COA) within Tyagarah Nature Reserve by 30 August 2024.

  • 26 Jun 2024

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service frees entangled seal at Narooma break wall

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has successfully freed a resident fur seal at the Narooma break wall that had been entangled in a tight-fitting plastic ring for several months.

  • 21 Jun 2024

Jagun Nature Reserve hazard reduction burn

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is planning a hazard reduction burn in Jagun Nature Reserve from Thursday 20 June, weather permitting.

  • 19 Jun 2024

Heavy fines remain in place for illegal firewood collecting around the Bega Valley Shire

As the colder months approach, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is reminding those around the Bega Valley Shire that it is illegal to collect firewood in national parks and flora reserves.

  • 14 Jun 2024

Rare opportunity to view Muogamarra Nature Reserve amidst celebration of 90th anniversary

Muogamarra Nature Reserve will once again celebrate ‘Muogamarra Open Season’ by welcoming visitors over a 6 week period to experience all the reserve has to offer, including species of native plants and animals as well as the area's rich Aboriginal history.

  • 12 Jun 2024

Latest ministerial media releases

Improvements allow Wollemi’s glow worms to shine

A glow worm friendly $4.3 million upgrade has been completed at the popular Glow Worm Tunnel precinct in Wollemi National Park, which is now open to visitors.

  • 28 Jun 2024

Sacred Butterfly Cave safeguarded for future generations

The Minns Labor Government is protecting a sacred Aboriginal site, the Butterfly Cave, by acquiring an area of culturally significant bushland in the Hunter.

  • 19 Jun 2024

NSW Budget delivers road upgrades to support renewables boom

NSW regions from Newcastle to Dubbo and surrounds will benefit from a $128.5 million investment to upgrade roads for drivers and allow for the transportation of components for renewable energy projects.

  • 18 Jun 2024

Renewable Workforce Roundtable focuses on local, secure energy jobs

The NSW Government has hosted the NSW 2030 Renewable Workforce Roundtable in the Hunter to help build the workforce the energy transition needs and address the challenges faced.

  • 13 Jun 2024

12 threatened species discovered in soon-to-be NSW National Park

On World Environment Day, the Minns Labor Government is announcing the results of its first fauna survey at Comeroo Station, soon-to-be NSW's newest national park, which reveals an extraordinary refuge for rare native mammals, reptiles, birds, and plants.

  • 05 Jun 2024