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07 Jul 2023

Honouring the Past, Healing the Present: Yaegl Ancestors Finally Rest on Country | Media release

The remains of 5 ancestors have been returned to the Yaegl people of northern New South Wales, with a significant cultural ceremony honouring their repatriation back to Country.
Yaegl Repatriation
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25 Aug 2023

Humpback whale freed after NPWS successfully cuts away ropes, buoys | Media release

An entangled humpback whale has been freed off Scotts Head on the Mid North Coast this afternoon by a specialist Large Whale Disentanglement team from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).
Large Whale Disentanglement team
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13 Feb 2024

For local government and decision makers | Biodiversity Offsets Scheme

Local government and other decision makers are key partners in the conservation and management of biodiversity and threatened species in New South Wales.

View shows subdivisions and buildings under construction and areas of grassland, trees and hills in distance
News
04 Jul 2023

Iconic South Coast Island Nature Reserve dual named in recognition of cultural significance | Media release

The NSW Government has officially given Montague Island Nature Reserve a dual Aboriginal name, in honour of the cultural significance of the island to the Yuin people.
Crested tern (Thalasseus bergii) in flight, returning to the nest Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve
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24 Jul 2023

Illegal firewood collectors fined | Media release

A recent crackdown by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on illegal firewood collection has had instant results with two men fined after being caught removing firewood in Yarrobil National Park, north-west of Mudgee.
Firewood and deadwood collected illegally
News
01 Sep 2023

Investigation underway into vandalism at Pelican Island Nature Reserve | Media release

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has launched an investigation into a series of disappointing acts of vandalism at the Pelican Island Nature Reserve.
NPWS Ranger and Field Supervisor inspect the damage in Pelican Island Nature Reserve.
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04 Jul 2023

Jenolan Caves welcomes Hotel Etico trainees | Media release

Historic Jenolan Caves has teamed up with social enterprise Hotel Etico to offer valuable on-the-job work experience to hospitality trainees who are ready to enter the workforce.
Hotel Etico trainees at Jenolan Caves
News
11 Sep 2023

Join the search for a rare butterfly | Media release

The community is being urged to spring into action and help scientists by recording sightings of the rare and beautiful purple copper butterfly.
Purple copper butterfly (Paralucia spinifera)
News
27 Jul 2023

Join us to celebrate the iconic river red gum | Media release

Local artists are sharing their love for the river red gum through a new exhibition at the Albury Library Museum.
River red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis)
News
18 Oct 2023

Joint watering action to support native fish and waterbirds ahead of predicted dry times | Media release

With El Niño conditions now declared and a dry spring forecast, water for the environment will be used to maintain the iconic Macquarie Marshes and support native fish and waterbirds throughout spring.
The heads of three geese popping up through the reeds, Macquarie Marshes