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A woman sits in dense groundcover on a forest floor working on a laptop. She is surrounded by scientific monitoring equipment.
A CSIRO research project officer sets up a monitoring plot where leaf-smut fungus was released as a biocontrol agent for wandering trad.
Credit: DCCEEW
NSW Government invests $1 million to fund biocontrol research to manage weeds
A curve of sand with blue waters, hills behind, scrub in foreground
Nelson Beach as seen from Wajurda Point Mimosa Rocks National Park.
Credit: John Yurasek/DCCEEW
Parts of Mimosa Rocks National Park closed for upgrades to limit future flooding
Aerial view of seaside macadamia orchards and other farms
Water runoff from macadamia orchards and other farms on the NSW north coast, flows into coastal creeks and rivers, that in turn flow into the ocean.
Credit: NSW DPIRD
Macadamia farming study proves the way for a cleaner NSW coast
Many wildlife carer groups welcome people with the time and dedication to care for sick or injured native animals
Feeding rescued red necked wallaby joey (Macropus rufogriseus).
Credit: Dr Gillian Dunkerley/DPE
Wildlife rehabilitators to get $9 million in funding
A large plastic crate filled with sand contains around 30 turtle hatchlings climbing on each other
Green turtle hatchlings (Chelonia mydas).
Credit: Merryn Dunleavy, NSW TurtleWatch
Pitter patter to the waves: green turtle hatchlings head to sea
A broad, tree-lined creek filled with red and green aquatic vegetation
Bottle Bend Reserve following a delivery of water for the environment.
Credit: Mark Henderson/DCCEEW
Bottle Bend Reserve flourishes after environmental water delivery
Person relaxing on rocks watching others in rockpool below waterfall
Credit: John Yurasek/DPE
Fire bans in national parks across the Central Coast and Hunter region
Two men with fishing rods stand on a rocky outcrop next to the sea
Rock fishers at Bittangabee campground, Beowa National Park.
Credit: John Spencer/DCCEEW
Stay safe around water in NSW national parks this summer
Aerial view of swimmers at Bronte Beach
Aerial view of swimmers at Bronte Beach.
Credit: C Board/DPE
Beachwatch

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Clouds, weather pattern
Clouds, weather pattern.
Credit: V Duncan
Air quality

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