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A new plan of management has been drafted for the south coast's iconic Barunguba Montague Island, and the community are invited to have their say on how the nature reserve should be cared for into the future.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), assisted by the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and Fire Rescue NSW (FRNSW) will be conducting 2 hazard reduction burns in Mulgoa Nature Reserve, near Glenmore Park, in Sydney's west 21 September.

A 160-metre section of the Cape Byron walking track leading from Wategos Beach towards the Lighthouse has been upgraded, offering visitors a safer, more accessible, and environmentally sustainable walking experience.

As a precaution, some of Sydney’s national parks will be closed from Wednesday 20 September 2023 due to forecast extreme fire conditions and a Total Fire Ban (TOBAN).

$80 million is being invested by the NSW Government to protect koalas and secure their habitat in south-west Sydney.

The NSW Government has announced the process to establish the Great Koala National Park, as well as a halt to timber harvesting operations in the 106 koala hubs within the area being assessed for the park.

The NSW Government has confirmed that NSW-government-owned sites around the Sydney Harbour foreshore will be free for the public this New Year's Eve, fulfilling an election commitment.

The NSW Government is unveiling the Tomaree Coastal Walk, showcasing the magnificent coastline of Tomaree National Park and offering a 27-kilometre walking adventure in the heart of Port Stephens.

The Australian and New South Wales Labor governments announced that Sydney will be the host for the first Global Nature Positive Summit in early October 2024.