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22 Feb 2023

Pub challenge sparks successful search for rare orchid | Media release

Four new populations of a rare orchid have been discovered after a ‘Science in the Pub’ session spurred bushwalkers and nature lovers to look out for the yellow flowers.
Close-up of a buttercup doubletail orchid (Diuris aequalis)
News
13 Jun 2023

Rainforests in NSW: precious living ecosystems | News

World Rainforest Day is on 22 June. It recognises the importance of healthy rainforests for our climate, biodiversity, culture and livelihoods, and highlights things we can do to protect and restore them.
Barrington Tops National Park
News
20 Oct 2023

Aboriginal trainee ranger wanted on NSW south coast | Media release

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is recruiting an Aboriginal trainee ranger to join the Narooma team to care for Country on the spectacular far south coast.
Biamanga National Park
News
15 Dec 2023

Ancistrachne maidenii (A.A.Ham.) Vickery NSW Threatened Species Scientific Committee final determination | News

Ancistrachne maidenii (A.A.Ham.) Vickery has been Removed as a vulnerable species.
Grass with narrow leaves
News
28 Sep 2023

Australia's first Renewable Energy Zone reaches milestone | Media release

The Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) has reached a major milestone with the lodgement of an Environmental Impact Statement for a transmission project which will connect the REZ to the electricity grid. It is the first REZ to reach this stage of development
Country scene on the Mitchell Highway south of Orange, NSW
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21 Dec 2023

Balancing cultural heritage conservation with water needs at Lake Victoria | Media release

An Aboriginal heritage impact permit has been issued by the NSW Government to protect conservation efforts at Lake Victoria, a vital water storage facility in the Murray–Darling Basin.
Dry northern shoreline and the waters of Lake Victoria, NSW
News
03 Oct 2023

Calling all bat-enthusiasts: Bats in Backyards project wants citizen scientists to help uncover secrets of the night sky | Media release

Following a successful pilot last year, the Bats in Backyards project is once again calling on citizen scientists to help survey insect-eating bats by recording bat calls over a period of 3 to 5 days.
Large bent-winged bat.
News
24 Jul 2023

Be a conservation pioneer at Thurloo Downs: NPWS hiring ranger, field officers | Media release

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is inviting adventurous and nature-loving individuals to help establish the third largest national park in NSW, as they seek to hire a team of filed officers and a ranger for Thurloo Downs.
Thurloo Downs
News
01 Sep 2023

Beating the odds for biodiversity | News

National Threatened Species Day is commemorated nationwide on 7 September to raise awareness of plants and animals at risk of extinction.
Regent honeyeater (Anthochaera phrygia)
News
15 Nov 2023

Beowa name change celebrated one year on | Media release

Traditional Custodians and South Sea Islander Elders came together last week, marking one year since Beowa National Park was renamed to honour the continuing cultural significance of the area.
Two young dancers in ceremonial dress photographed at a moment when they are both about a foot off the ground, their own noontime shadows directly beneath, with ceremonial smoke in the background