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03 Jul 09
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Four Little Penguins killed in dog attack at Manly
Media release: 3 July 2009 The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is urging dog owners to keep their pets under control after four endangered little penguins were found dead at Manly today Sydney Harbour National Park Area Manager Peter Hay said any loss of penguins was devastating "We have taken the bodies to Taronga Zoo for an autopsy for confirmation, but the injuries to these little
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03 Jul 09
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Authorities appalled by senseless attacks on wildlife
Media release: 3 July 2009 Authorities are appealing for information following the discovery of poisoned chicken eggs, that may have been targeted at local wildlife, in the Euroka area, west of Kempsey, this week National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Macleay Area Manager Andrew Winter said a number of eggs had been found on fence posts with obvious signs of a substance having been injected
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03 Jul 09
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New Picnic Facilities at Jerusalem Creek in Barrington Tops National Park
Media release: 3 July 2009 Visitors to the Jerusalem Creek Day Use Area in Barrington Tops National Park near Dungog, will now be able to enjoy a day out in the bush, following the installation of new picnic facilities National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Barrington Tops Area Manager Terry Evans said the improvements greatly enhance the experience for people visiting this section of Barring
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03 Jul 09
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Appeal for information following attack on local pelicans
Media release: 3 July 2009 Wildlife authorities are appealing for information following reported vandalism of a very important year round pelican breeding colony on Snake Island in Wallis Lake last Sunday (28/06) A local resident reported the incident to the Great Lakes Advocate Newspaper after witnessing two boys smashing eggs and disturbing the pelicans within the well known breeding site, who
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03 Jul 09
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Cross border weed war makes great strides forward
Media release: 3 July 2009 A combination of expertise, motivation, money and cooperation has achieved remarkable success in controlling invasive weeds in the far South East of NSW over the past three years By taking on a united, cross border approach, the Genoa River Interstate Liaison Committee or GRILCO, has reversed the spread and constant re-seeding of blackberries and willows across the reg
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02 Jul 09
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Free help to save power
Media release: 2 July 2009 The Byers family of Guildford will be saving at least $200 a year on their power bills following a free visit from trained energy assessor Sheena Beavis Ms Beavis from Sustainable Energy and Water Services, visited the Byers home as part of a NSW government pilot program currently underway in Western Sydney to help 1000 low income households save power and money on the
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02 Jul 09
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Strong winds cause temporary closure of Gloucester Tops Road
Media release: 2 July 2009 The Gloucester Tops Road past the Gloucester River Camping Area, in Barrington Tops National Park has been temporarily closed due to a large number of fallen trees that have made the road unsafe, following strong winds experienced over the past few days National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Hunter Region Manager Robert Quirk said, as a result the Gloucester Tops R
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02 Jul 09
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Injured endangered parrot makes a swift recovery
Media release: 2 July 2009 An injured Swift Parrot that has just flown over 1000 kilometres from Tasmania will be hitching a ride for the last 300 kilometres following a collision with power lines that left him stunned and concussed The injured endangered Swift Parrot was found in Garigal National Park in Sydney's North over a week ago by a National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) officer and
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02 Jul 09
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Rare black cod numbers better than expected in Marine Park
Media release: 2 July 2009 A survey of the rare black cod in the Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park has produced some surprising and pleasing results Research scientist with the marine park, Dave Harasti said during the search, which was conducted by marine park and community divers during April and May, a total of 24 of the vulnerable fish were sighted "This is really great news for the co
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02 Jul 09
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Bomaderry Creek Regional Park vandalised again
Media release: 2 July 2009 Officers of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) discovered early this week that vandals had painted graffiti over a number of structures in and around the picnic area at Bomaderry Creek Regional Park adjacent to Narang Road Bomaderry This comes shortly after an incident a few weeks ago where the toilet block in the same picnic area was damaged by vandals
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