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Aerial view of Moruya River, showing its winding path as it flows into the ocean. The creek is surrounded by a residential area with numerous houses and streets, and a beach running parallel to the coastline.
Moruya River. 
Credit: DPE
Five additional H5 bird flu events in NSW
Person standing at wooden fenced lookout looking over flat plain with sun shining over distant horizon
Mungo National Park, Mungo Lookout, Willandra Lakes World Heritage Region. 
Credit: John Spencer/DCCEEW
Help shape the future of NSW national parks
Two people hold a large black and brown bird on a table while a vet administers a vaccine
A black-breasted buzzard receives its first bird flu vaccination dose at Taronga Zoo, Sydney. 
Credit: DCCEEW
NSW launches vaccination program for endangered birds
A small green box attached to a metal pole installed at the top of the Sydney Opera House, with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background
Bat detector atop Sydney Opera House with the Harbour Bridge in the background. 
Credit: Sydney Opera House
Six in the city: Secret sounds at the Sydney Opera House reveal some unexpected residents
A row of large parabolic dishes facing upward in a grassy field. More dishes and equipment can be seen in the background.
Parabolic dish array, White Cliffs Solar Power Station. 
Credit: DCCEEW
White Cliffs landmark shines a light on NSW solar history
A stunning view from Yarriabini Lookout in Yarriabini National Park, showcasing a landscape of farmland and mountains with a glimpse of the ocean in the distance. The scene is illuminated by bright sunshine, with fluffy white clouds scattered across a clear blue sky, creating a picturesque and tranquil atmosphere.
Yarriabini Lookout Yarriabini National Park farmland mountains and views to the ocean. 
Credit: Barry Collier/DCCEEW
Landholders delivered clarity for managing native vegetation
A group of young people with hard hats and a volunteer guide at the entrance to a mine in a forest.
Volunteer guide at Copeland Tops. 
Credit: DCCEEW
Exciting opportunity for volunteers to guide tours in rainforest and former gold mine with National Parks
A small island with buildings on it, accessible by a timber footbridge, surrounded by blue ocean
Bare Island, Kamay Botany Bay National Park. 
Credit: Elinor Sheargold/DCCEEW
Bare Island Bridge closes for essential restoration
Aerial view of a wide sandy beach with clear, blue-green water next to suburbia
Bondi Beach, Sydney. 
Credit: Beachwatch/DCCEEW
Beachwatch

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Blue sky dotted with high and low white clouds over tree tops
Brindingabba scenic drive, Brindingabba National Park. 
Credit: Jessica Stokes/DCCEEW
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