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12 Aug 2024

New blue plaque honours Aboriginal healthcare pioneer | Media release

Relatives of the late Aboriginal healthcare pioneer Emma Jane Callaghan have gathered in Sydney for the unveiling of a blue plaque to commemorate and celebrate her remarkable life and contributions to the rich heritage of NSW.
Blue plaque of  Aboriginal healthcare pioneer, Emma Jane Callaghan
News
23 Jul 2024

New grant rounds continue to drive EV charge in NSW | Media release

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.
A fleet of similar white electric vehicles parked in a row in fast charging parking spots.
News
13 Aug 2024

Next steps for biodiversity offset reform | Media release

The Minns Labor Government is introducing proposed reforms to the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme which will enhance environmental protections while delivering certainty for infrastructure and housing projects.
Grass tree with flower, Barren Grounds Nature Reserve
News
16 Aug 2024

NPWS and Central Coast Council take action on illegal dog walking | Media release

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Central Coast Council have installed new signs at Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve and around Wamberal Surf Club to remind dog owners the areas that are off limits.
Warning sign at lakeside beach; person wading in water; sun glinting off lake surface; forested hills beyond; safety hazards indicated.
News
01 Jul 2024

NSW celebrates bumper season for sea turtle hatchings

Six tiny loggerhead turtle hatchlings have now made their way into the 'big blue', capping off a bumper 2023-24 sea turtle nesting season which saw an incredible 877 sea turtles hatch successfully on NSW beaches.
A small turtle hatchling being lifted out of a box by a gloved hand
News
01 Aug 2024

NSW Government releases annual environmental water priority statements for 2024–25 | Media release

The NSW Government’s Water for the Environment program has released its annual environmental water priority statements for the 2024–25 water year, with a focus on preserving critical habitats for native fish and water-dependent wildlife across the state.
Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii)
News
17 Jul 2024

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

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.
Dairy farm near Bemboka, NSW
News
02 Aug 2024

NSW seeks to accelerate use of renewable fuels | Media release

The NSW Government is announcing the development of a new renewable fuels strategy for NSW, starting with the release of a discussion paper, laying the foundations for a thriving renewable fuel industry.
Two wind turbines on top of a dry hill. There are some trees in the foreground and a blue sky with fluffy white clouds behind the turbines.
News
09 Aug 2024

NSW Threatened Species Scientific Committee Final Determinations for August | News

The NSW Threatened Species Scientific Committee has made several final determinations regarding the status of various species.
A bird with speckled plumage is seen standing among tall grasses on sandy ground