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Two tiny turtle hatchlings on fine white sand.
Turtle hatchlings. 
Credit: Merryn Dunleavy/NSW TurtleWatch
Record effort to help save nesting marine turtles in NSW
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
Three people in safety helmets and high-vis clothing in a small red boat next to a whale on the open ocean
Whale disentanglement near Crescent Head, New South Wales. 
Credit: Nicole Brookhouse/DCCEEW
Joint response leads to successful whale disentanglement off Crescent Head
Three green frogs in a clear plastic box.
Green and golden bell frog. 
Credit: DCCEEW
86 native animals seized in raid on alleged wildlife trafficking syndicate
A breathtaking view of Barrington Tops National Park, showcasing a lush, mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky.
Mountain landscape view, Barrington Tops National Park. 
Credit: John Spencer/DPE
Communities share $4 million vision to help restore and rehabilitate the environment
A truck and people doing work on Mungo Brush Road, a sealed road with trees and bush on both sides
Upgrades to Mungo Brush Road, Myall Lakes National Park. 
Credit: DCCEEW
Final section of Mungo Brush Road upgrade from August to December
Four National Parks and Wildlife Service staff members in uniform stand beneath 4 flags at half mast at a Blue Mountains lookout, with mountain views in the background
Flags at half mast, National Parks and Wildlife Service memorial service. 
Credit: DCCEEW
World Ranger Day: honouring National Parks and Wildlife Service staff who lost their lives in service
Blue Plaque commemorating the Freedom Ride, mounted on a large stone in the Freedom Ride Memorial Park. The plaque reads: 'Bus journey protesting discrimination against Aboriginal people. Advocated for Aboriginal rights here,' marking the site’s historical significance in the Aboriginal civil rights movement.
Freedom Ride Blue Plaque at Freedom Ride Memorial Park. 
Credit: Heritage NSW
Australia’s first Blue Plaque Trail commemorates the 1965 Freedom Ride
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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