Latest Environment and Heritage media releases

Toilet block vandalised at Glow Worm Tunnel precinct

The toilet block at the newly upgraded Glow Worm Tunnel precinct has been damaged by vandals.

  • 26 Jul 2024

Sydney Harbour National Park hazard reduction burn

National Parks and Wildlife Service, together with Fire and Rescue NSW will be conducting a hazard reduction burn in Sydney Harbour National Park, between Taylors Bay and Bradleys Head Road at Bradleys Head on Wednesday, July 24, weather permitting.

  • 23 Jul 2024

Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area helicopter operations

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is alerting residents in the northern Illawarra region, between Austinmer and Stanwell Park, of a 2-day helicopter operation to be undertaken from 24 to 25 July as a part of ongoing works to the Great Southern Walk.

  • 22 Jul 2024

Road upgrades underway in Timmallallie National Park

Road repairs and upgrades are underway on several creek crossings in Timmallallie National Park to improve access for staff, visitors and emergency services after significant rainfall or during fires.

  • 19 Jul 2024

Blue plaque in Broken Hill honours Australian film icon Chips Rafferty

A blue plaque in Broken Hill recognises the enduring impact of one of Australia’s favourite movie stars, Chips Rafferty.

  • 18 Jul 2024

Latest ministerial media releases

First look at NSW Hydrogen Centre of Excellence

The NSW Government has today unveiled the design of the first state Hydrogen Centre of Excellence, that will train thousands of plumbers and gas fitters and ensure NSW has a pipeline of multi-skilled workers for the hydrogen industry.

  • 23 Jul 2024

New grant rounds continue to drive EV charge in NSW

The NSW Government has announced $73.5 million worth of grants to make it easier for motorists to charge their electric vehicles (EVs), delivering on its election commitment to increase the take up of EVs.

  • 23 Jul 2024

World-first scorecard for Australia's oldest national park

In a world first, Australia’s oldest national park, the Royal National Park in Heathcote, has received its first health report, with the publication of an EcoHealth Scorecard.

  • 22 Jul 2024

NSW plan for nature puts biodiversity protections, and landholder support front and centre

The NSW Government has today released its response to the statutory reviews of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and the native vegetation provisions of the Local Land Services Act 2013. The response signals a shift in the way the state fulfills its responsibilities to protect the environment and manage native vegetation across the state, now and into the future.

  • 17 Jul 2024

Gooriwal cultural landscape in Sydney's La Perouse is state heritage listed

Gooriwal Cultural Landscape in the Sydney suburb of La Perouse has been listed on the NSW State Heritage Register for its deep connections with local Aboriginal people, its great cultural importance and history.

  • 12 Jul 2024