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17 May 2013
Butterfly Cave declared an Aboriginal Place
(MinMedia13051702.pdf, 70KB)

17 May 2013
Investment boost for sustainable agriculture and NRM
(MinMedia13051701.pdf, 198KB)

13 May 2013
Funding for Thirlmere Lakes monitoring
(MinMedia13051301.pdf, 28KB)

11 May 2013
Historic crossing of the Blue Mountains celebrated
(MinMedia13051102.pdf, 77KB)

11 May 2013
Record hazard reduction in NSW National Parks
(MinMedia13051101.pdf, 79KB)

10 May 2013
Two special projects among those lauded at NSW National Trust Heritage Awards
(MinMedia13051002.pdf, 76KB)

10 May 2013
Contracts awarded for Rutherford odour investigation project
(MinMedia13051001.pdf, 71KB)

9 May 2013
Help for private landholders to manage native forests
(MinMedia13050901.pdf, 32KB)

8 May 2013
New funding package for National Trust
(MinMedia13050801.pdf, 22KB)

7 May 2013
Riverina small businesses slash power bills
(MinMedia13050701.pdf, 75KB)

6 May 2013
Combatting illegal dumping in Western Sydney
(MinMedia13050601.pdf, 35KB)

2 May 2013
Historic shiraz vines planted in Botanic Gardens
(MinMedia13050202.pdf, 73KB)

2 May 2013
Local clubs have the energy to save
(MinMedia13050201.pdf, 77KB)

30 April 2013
Millionth planting made in Snowy rehabilitation
(MinMedia13043001.pdf, 78KB)

29 April 2013
Spotlight on three threatened species in Snowy Monaro region
(MinMedia13042902.pdf, 78KB)

29 April 2013
Yarangobilly Caves House in Kosciuszko opens after $2.5 million restoration
(MinMedia13042901.pdf, 75KB)

22 April 2013
NPWS fire fighters recognised for service as NSW gets 10 year fire plan
(MinMedia13042201.pdf, 36KB)

18 April 2013
Port Stephens households get help to reduce energy bills
(MinMedia13041801.pdf, 139KB)

17 April 2013
Hunter region shines during National Heritage Week
(MinMedia13041701.pdf, 163KB)

16 April 2013
$5.9 million in heritage funding for local communities
(MinMedia13041602.pdf, 108KB)

16 April 2013
Nominations open for the 2013 Green Globe Awards
(MinMedia13041601.pdf, 153KB)

27 March 2013
Maroubra shipwreck cannon recovered
(MinMedia13032701.pdf, 97KB)

25 March 2013
New rules allow pet shops to sell reptiles
(MinMedia13032501.pdf, 100KB)

23 March 2013
NSW Government "switches on" to Earth Hour 2013
(MinMedia13032302.pdf, 147KB)

23 March 2013
Huge NPWS hazard reduction program underway
(MinMedia13032301.pdf, 110KB)

22 March 2013
Plan to rescue Macquarie Marshes launched on World Water Day
(MinMedia13032202.pdf, 186KB)

22 March 2013
NSW Government tackles Hunter dust issues head on
(MinMedia13032201.pdf, 97KB)

21 March 2013
Schools and community groups invited to apply for $1.7M in Environmental Trust Grants
MinMedia13032101.pdf, 35KB)

20 March 2013
Wood smoke program aims to help clear the winter air
(MinMedia13032002.pdf, 135KB)

20 March 2013
With whales just around the corner, rescue crews are in training
MinMedia13032001.pdf, 100KB) 

19 March 2013
Top awards for Wilderquest app
(MinMedia13031901.pdf, 113KB)

13 March 2013
Energy from Waste Policy open for public consultation
(MinMedia13031301.pdf, 93KB)

7 March 2013
United Nations World Environment Day Awards
(MinMedia13030701.pdf, 101KB)

3 March 2013
Major environmental partnership to link the Illawarra and Shoalhaven
(MinMedia13030301.pdf, 27KB)

2 March 2013
March into Parks Week and get healthy by nature
(MinMedia13030201.pdf, 73KB)

28 February 2013
Bigger, better sustainable schools NSW online hub now open for business
(MinMedia13022801.pdf, 77KB)

25 February 2013
Rare pieces of NSW fire fighting history awarded heritage listing
(MinMedia13022501.pdf, 93KB)

23 February 2013
NSW Government announces $58M strategy to combat illegal dumping
(MinMedia13020302.pdf, 95KB)

23 February 2013
New waste and recycling agenda driven by $465M funding package
(MinMedia13022301.pdf, 93KB)

20 February 2013
$19M funding boost for supplementary pest control in National Parks
(MinMedia13022001.pdf, 82KB)

18 February 2013
Shipwreck offers glimpse into history of State's ferry industry
(MinMedia13021801.pdf, 129KB)

13 February 2013
NSW plays a key role in flying fox census
(MinMedia13021301.pdf, 74KB)

8 February 2013
NABERS launches innovative data centre ratings
(MinMedia13020801.pdf, 92KB)

7 February 2013
EPA to commission odour sampling and modelling for Rutherford
(MinMedia13020702.pdf, 76KB)

7 February 2013
Council flood management funding applications
(MinMedia13020701.pdf, 82KB)

5 February 2013
Wreck of the Limerick sunk by the Japanese in 1943 found off Ballina
(MinMedia13020501.pdf, 213KB)

4 February 2013
Local litter workshops to target litter hotspots
(MinMedia13020401.pdf, 78KB)

1 February 2013
Good news for State's wetlands on World Wetlands Day
(MinMedia13020101.pdf, 143KB)

29 January 2013
More people than ever enjoying our botanic gardens and national parks
(MinMedia13012902, 82KB)

29 January 2013
Emergence of Montague Island petrels a conservation highlight
(MinMedia13012901.pdf, 79KB)

24 January 2013
Minister hands over keys to Light to Light Walk lightstation
(MinMedia13012402.pdf, 28KB)

24 January 2013
Green Cape Maritime Precinct Heritage listed
(MinMedia13012401.pdf, 29KB)

15 January 2013
Environmental researchers offered $1M in grants
(MinMedia13011501.pdf, 75KB)

11 January 2013
Tossing cigarette butts not on
(MinMedia13011101.pdf, 73KB)

22 December 2012
Stringent risk assessment underway for new national park pest program
(MinMedia12122201.pdf, 22KB)

21 December 2012
New National Park pest program to commence in March 2013
(MinMedia12122102.pdf, 22KB)

21 December 2012
Environmental education projects boosted with $900,000 funding
(MinMedia12122101.pdf, 24KB)

19 December 2012
Shellharbour boosted with $95,000 environmental education grant
(MinMedia12121904.pdf, 24KB)

19 December 2012
Canterbury Council receives $100,000 grant to improve local environment
(MinMedia12121903.pdf, 23KB)

19 December 2012
Explore our national parks online this summer
(MinMedia12121902.pdf, 93KB)

19 December 2012
NSW Government expands air quality network
(MinMedia12121901.pdf, 119KB)

17 December 2012
Minister Parker inspects Hinton spillway works
(MinMedia12121701.pdf, 81KB)

14 December 2012
NSW Government's EUA program marks major energy efficiency milestones
(MinMedia12121401.pdf, 134KB)

13 December 2012
NPWS WilderQuest program brings the sea to children and families
(MinMedia12121301.pdf, 121KB)

11 December 2012
Old Toongabbie Government Farm archaelogical site heritage listed
(MinMedia12121103.pdf, 33KB)

11 December 2012
Unique project to preserve Aboriginal heritage recognised by NSW Government
(MinMedia12121102.pdf, 98KB)

11 December 2012
NSW Government honours heritage heroes
(MinMedia12121101.pdf, 148KB)

10 December 2012
Blue Mountains volunteers win $234,000 grant for environmental protection
(MinMedia12121001.pdf, 155KB)

6 December 2012
New life for Jenolan Caves
(MinMedia12120601.pdf, 29KB)

6 December 2012
Applications open for coastal and estuary management funding
(MinMedia12120602.pdf, 26KB)

30 November 2012
Spirit of the Land exhibition a boost to local tourism
(MinMedia12113001.pdf, 34KB)

27 November 2012
National Parks tops in NSW Tourism Awards
(MinMedia12112701.pdf, 30KB)

19 November 2012
New bridges in Kosciuszko opened for mountain bikers and bush walkers
(MinMedia12111901.pdf, 20KB)

13 November 2012
Community celebrates Berowra Valley National Park
(MinMedia12111302.pdf, 26KB)

13 November 2012
Grazing trial in national parks in State's south west
(MinMedia12111301.pdf, 37KB)

12 November 2012
Private landowners a key to protection of the environment
(MinMedia12111201.pdf, 98KB)

8 November 2012
New NABERS guide helps office tenants control energy costs
(MinMedia12110801.pdf, 33KB)

7 November 2012
New tool to help protect NSW estuaries
(MinMedia12110702,pdf, 98KB)

7 November 2012
Horse riding makes for sustainable recreation in NSW National Parks
(MinMedia12110701.pdf, 34KB)

3 November 2012
Classic New Year's eve events unveiled for Sydney Harbour National Park
(MinMedia12110301.pdf, 170KB)

31 October 2012
Environmental projects boosted with $2M funding
(MinMedia12103101.pdf, 113KB)

25 October 2012
New era for coastal management
(MinMedia12102501.pdf, 75KB)

22 October 2012
NSW Councils get $3.8M for estuary protection
(MinMedia12102201.pdf, 99KB)

20 October 2012
NSW beaches in excellent condition for the Summer
(MinMedia12102001.pdf, 104KB)

18 October 2012
Aboriginal trainees wanted for a great parks challenge
(MinMedia12101801.pdf, 114KB)

17 October 2012
Positive action on Rutherford odours
(MinMedia12101701.pdf, 91KB)

11 October 2012
Councils asked to consider options to cut wood smoke
(MinMedia12101101.pdf, 111KB)

9 October 2012
Minister recognises volunteers who watch over whales
(MinMedia12100901.pdf, 93KB)

5 October 2012
Call out for dedicated volunteer campers
(MinMedia12100501.pdf 103KB)

27 September 2012
State Heritage Listing for Newcastle's City Hall and Civic Theatre
(MinMedia12092701.pdf, 150KB)

25 September 2012
Wentworth Memorial Church State Heritage Listed
(MinMedia12092501.pdf, 96KB)

24 September 2012
New Draft Regulation Offers Stronger Protection Against Harmful Radioactive Materials
(MinMedia12092401.pdf, 80KB)

20 September 2012
Historic Hambledon Cottage listed on State Heritage Register
(MinMedia12092001.pdf, 76KB)

17 September 2012
NSW Government offers more than $24 million for floodplain management
(MinMedia12091701.pdf, 33KB)

14 September 2012
Nominations sought for 10th anniversary Heritage Volunteer Awards
(MinMedia12091401.pdf, 111KB)

8 September 2012
NSW moves ahead on coastal management
(MinMedia12090801.pdf, 111KB)

4 September 2012
Sneak peek at Sydney's endangered Little Penguin chicks
(MinMedia12090401.pdf, 129KB)

3 Sptember 2012
2012 Green Globe Award winners
(MinMedia12090302.pdf, 117KB)

3 September 2012
New NABERS website launched
(MinMedia12090301.pdf, 76KB)

2 September 2012
New eco-tourism venture on the Light to Light walk a boost to local economy
(MinMedia12090202.pdf, 29KB)

30 August 2012
Hunter Region in the spotlight with three major heritage announcements
(MinMedia12083002.pdf, 80KB)

30 August 2012
Royal National Park hazard reduction to protect homes
(MinMedia12083001.pdf, 29KB)

29 August 2012
Regional EPA Board meeting an important step for the EPA
(MinMedia12082901.pdf, 23KB)

28 July 2012
Green grants open to care for local environment
(MinMedia12082802.pdf, 72KB)

28 July 2012
NSW celebrates National Tree Day
(MinMedia12072801.pdf, 73KB)

20 July 2012
Captain Thunderbolt sites listed on State Heritage Register
(MinMedia 12072001.pdf, 29KB)

17 July 2012
Bringing national parks and heritage to the community
(MinMedia12071701.pdf, 137KB)

10 July 2012
Wondrous whale parade reaches halfway point along NSW coast
(MinMedia 12071001.pdf, 21KB)

6 July 2012
Quarantine Station partnership gets green tick of approval
(MinMedia12070601.pdf, 22KB)

6 July 2012
Little penguin wardens geared for long breeding season
(MinMedia 12070602.pdf, 21KB)

5 July 2012
NSW Government declares three Aboriginal Places in NAIDOC Week
(MinMedia12070501.pdf, 79KB)

3 July 2012
Hunter business save $9.5M a year through NSW Government's business efficiency programs
(MinMedia12070301.pdf  22KB)

2 July 2012
NSW's largest biobank site established
(MinMedia12070201.pdf  31KB)

28 June 2012
Thirlmere Lakes inquiry report for comment
(MinMedia12062801.pdf  22KB)

26 June 2012
New outback tourism opportunities at Gundabooka and Toorale parks
(MinMedia12062601.pdf  21KB)

17 June 2012
Sydney to host IUCN World Parks Congress in 2014
(MinMedia12061701.pdf, 90KB)

15 June 2012
$92,750 for innovative environmental research
(MinMedia12061501.pdf, 112KB) 

4 June 2012
Bathurst Cathedral State Heritage Listed
(MinMedia12060402.pdf 25KB)

4 June 2012
$8million for community bush regeneration projects announced on World Environment Day
(MinMedia12060401.pdf 92KB)

1 June 2012
Humpback whales return to Central Coast
(MinMedia12060102.pdf, 31KB)

1 June 2012
Gentle giants welcomed back to NSW
(MinMedia12060101.pdf 93KB)

31 May 2012
NSW national parks star in new tourism direction
(MinMedia12053101.pdf 147KB)

29 May 2012
Draft native vegetation regulation will slash red tape
(MinMedia12052901.pdf 36KB)

7 May 2012
Energy makeovers to boost efficiency and save money in government buildings
(MinMedia12050701.pdf, 94KB)

5 May 2012
Government toughens environmental regulation with release of EPA's 'High risk facilities' audit
(MinMedia12050501.pdf, 165KB)

30 April 2012
NSW Government strongly committed to koalas with more than $1 million funding
(MinMedia 12043003.pdf, 188KB)

30 April 2012
Ambulance stations get energy makeovers in Government efficiency drive
(MinMedia 12043002.pdf, 28KB)

30 April 2012
Opposition accused of scaremongering on Orica
(MinMedia12043001.pdf, 92KB)

24 April 2012
River Red Gum National Parks here to stay
(MinMedia 12042401.pdf, 109KB)

23 April 2012
Royal Coastal Cabins to be Heritage Listed
(MinMedia12042302.pdf, 96KB)

20 April 2012
Government congratulates Reynella Rides on Eco Tourism status
(MinMedia12042002.pdf, 25KB)

20 April 2012
New opportunities for sustainable recreation in NSW national parks
(MinMedia12042001.pdf, 25KB)

17 April 2012
Minister announces $4.06 million for NSW environmental restoration and rehabilitation 
(MinMedia12041701.pdf, 99KB)

13 April 2012
Experience our unique past this Heritage Week 
(MinMedia12041301.pdf, 193KB)

12 April 2012
Lighthouse heritage reflected under the light
(MinMedia 12041302.pdf, 189KB)

4 April 2012
Bold new WilderQuest program aims to encourage children to embrace nature
(MinMedia 12040401.pdf, 26KB)

2 April 2012
Call for nominations for the 2012 Green Globe Awards
(MinMedia 12040201.pdf, 151KB)