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Aerial view of spectacular coastline with suburbs filling the coastal strip next to the ocean and the Port Kembla steelworks in the distance
View towards Wollongong Harbour and Port Kembla. 
Credit: Nick Cubbin/DCCEEW
H5 bird flu events in Port Kembla, Warriewood and Coffs Harbour
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 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 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 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
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
Aerial view of Merimbula Lake flowing into the ocean, with visible sandbanks at the river mouth and a nearby town along the waterways.
Merimbula Lake. 
Credit: DPE
Additional H5 positive birds confirmed in Narooma and Merimbula
A group of 10 people stand next to a blue sign affixed to a building stating Dr Charles Perkins's name
Blue Plaque for Dr Charles Perkins. 
Credit: Maja Baska
Nominations open to recognise fresh round of Blue Plaque recipients

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