Newsroom

A young humpback whale is continuing its migration after being cut free from ropes in a delicate but dangerous operation off Diamond Head, on the mid-North coast, on Friday.

Marking NAIDOC Week, more than $550,000 has been granted to Aboriginal communities and organisations to tackle local environmental and cultural priorities.

The closure of Glow Worm Tunnel Road will be extended after irresponsible drivers damaged a section of the road undergoing repair works.

Forecast wet weather is expected to cause closures across national parks and campgrounds in rain-affected areas this weekend.

Consultation has commenced on the development of a groundbreaking new model for Aboriginal joint management of NSW national parks, which could see title to the entire estate transferred to Aboriginal owners over time.

More than 12,000 additional tonnes of solar panels and batteries will be diverted from landfill every year thanks to 5 projects receiving a total of $7.4 million in NSW Government funding support.

A $600,000 investment to support an Aboriginal koala habitat conservation project is being delivered as one of the first actions in the NSW Koala Strategy.

Improving biodiversity is a clear focus in the 2022-23 NSW Budget, with major investments in ground-breaking programs that support landholders to protect and conserve their land, and more than $2 billion invested in programs focusing on protection, conservation and natural capital investment.

Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers will benefit from a further $38 million in charging infrastructure announced as part of the 2022-23 NSW Budget to accelerate the EV revolution across New South Wales.