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A green and golden bell frog (Litoria aurea) on Broughton Island.
Credit: Dean Portelli/DCCEEW

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Aerial image of Bondi Pavilion, showing solar panels on the roof top of the state heritage-listed property
Bondi Pavilion.
Credit: Brett Boardman/DCCEEW
Slashing red tape to make heritage sites more energy efficient
Little bentwing bat (Miniopterus australis) sitting on a large rock. The bat has chocolate brown fur, lighter on its belly, with a short muzzle and domed head. Its wings are folded close to its body as it rests on the rock.
Little bentwing bat (Miniopterus australis) .
Credit: Pavel German/DPE
Little bent-winged bats back in Berrico
A small bat with wings extended in flight in the night sky
Little pied bat (Chalinobus picatus).
Credit: M Pennay/DCCEEW
Activate your bat signal and be part of the bat boom
An orange-brick church with a tall spire, surrounded by trees and grass
St John's Anglican Church precinct, Camden.
Credit: Alamy
Camden heritage a winner in record grants program
Wallaby perched on a rock. It has caramel brown/yellow markings on its feet, paws and tail with white highlights on them too.
Yellow-footed rock-wallaby (Petrogale xanthopus).
Credit: Peter Sherratt/DPE
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service releases second annual Threatened Species Framework report
A photo showing the front exterior of Woolley Townhouse, a white two-storey residential building with fenced front door and garage door painted in dark green
Front exterior of Woolley Townhouse.
Credit: Heritage NSW
Paddington townhouse added to State Heritage Register
A small brown and white cat stands next to a small cat toy and play tunnel
Domestic cat (Felis catus).
Credit: DCCEEW
Keeping cats home and wildlife safe
Trees and houses flank a wide, golden sandy beach next to blue-green ocean and waves breaking
Shelly Beach, Ballina.
Credit: DCCEEW
NSW beaches are looking good for a summer of swimming
Aerial view of swimmers at Bronte Beach
Aerial view of swimmers at Bronte Beach.
Credit: C Board/DPE
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Clouds, weather pattern
Clouds, weather pattern.
Credit: V Duncan
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