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Close-up of foaming water as the Hunter River flows over a weir, with golden light and calm trees reflected in the river's shimmering surface in the background

Environmental water release buoys Hunter River's health and native fish

Minister Penny Sharpe, standing in front of solar panels in a field.

NSW takes action: Climate Change Bill passes Parliament with broad support

Person relaxing on rocks watching others in rockpool below waterfall

Somersby Falls upgrades, Brisbane Water National Park

Two young dancers in ceremonial dress photographed at a moment when they are both about a foot off the ground, their own noontime shadows directly beneath, with ceremonial smoke in the background

Beowa name change celebrated one year on

Kamay Botany Bay National Park interpretive sign

Ferry wharf construction to affect Christmas Day celebrations at Kamay Botany Bay National Park

The dark arch of the Glow Worm Tunnel surrounded by green fronds, with workmen dimly visible just inside.

Lost City Walking Track and Glow Worm Tunnel pathway

Major slip on Baranbali Road, Mooball National Park

Dangerous excursion into national park flood recovery works zone costs four-wheel driver almost $5,000

An enlarged shot of a cabomba weevil caught in the act, perched on a sprig of the bright green aquatic cabomba plant

New South Wales uses natural enemies to target weeds

Palm forest walking track, Border Ranges National Park

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