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01 Jul 2024

NSW celebrates bumper season for sea turtle hatchings

Six tiny loggerhead turtle hatchlings have now made their way into the 'big blue', capping off a bumper 2023-24 sea turtle nesting season which saw an incredible 877 sea turtles hatch successfully on NSW beaches.
A small turtle hatchling being lifted out of a box by a gloved hand
News
01 Aug 2024

NSW Government releases annual environmental water priority statements for 2024–25 | Media release

The NSW Government’s Water for the Environment program has released its annual environmental water priority statements for the 2024–25 water year, with a focus on preserving critical habitats for native fish and water-dependent wildlife across the state.
Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii)
News
17 Jul 2024

NSW plan for nature puts biodiversity protections, and landholder support front and centre | Media release

The NSW Government has today released its response to the statutory reviews of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and the native vegetation provisions of the Local Land Services Act 2013.
Dairy farm near Bemboka, NSW
News
02 Aug 2024

NSW seeks to accelerate use of renewable fuels | Media release

The NSW Government is announcing the development of a new renewable fuels strategy for NSW, starting with the release of a discussion paper, laying the foundations for a thriving renewable fuel industry.
Two wind turbines on top of a dry hill. There are some trees in the foreground and a blue sky with fluffy white clouds behind the turbines.
News
09 Aug 2024

NSW Threatened Species Scientific Committee Final Determinations for August | News

The NSW Threatened Species Scientific Committee has made several final determinations regarding the status of various species.
A bird with speckled plumage is seen standing among tall grasses on sandy ground
News
07 Aug 2024

Pigeon House walking track closed for repair works | Media release

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is alerting the public that the iconic Pigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track in Morton National Park is closed while much needed works are completed.
 Mount Bushwalker, Morton National Park
News
09 Jul 2024

Protecting our Places grants announced for NAIDOC Week | Media release

To help celebrate NAIDOC Week 2024, 3 projects have been awarded funding by the NSW Environmental Trust's Protecting Our Places grants. The projects are located in the North West Slopes, another on the North Coast and the third in the Central West of the State.
Red dirt road leading past trees and a shed
News
31 Jul 2024

Remembering National Park heroes on World Ranger Day | Media release

This morning NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) employees, families and the NSW Minister for the Environment gathered in the Blue Mountains to remember staff who have lost their lives protecting the community.
Bird sculpture and carved stone
News
19 Jul 2024

Road upgrades underway in Timmallallie National Park | Media release

Road repairs and upgrades are underway on several creek crossings in Timmallallie National Park to improve access for staff, visitors and emergency services after significant rainfall or during fires.
Timallallie National Park Community Conservation Area Zone 1
News
12 Jul 2024

Royal National Park spreads its footprint | Media release

Australia's oldest national park has expanded after unformed road reserves near Bundeena were formally added to the park. This 5-hectare addition protects intact vegetation comprising forested wetland, heathland and dry sclerophyll forest.
Bundeena to Little Marley via Deer Pool, Royal National Park