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Tourism campaign spruiks regional NSW

NSW is spruiking its 890 national parks as premium travel destinations in a bid to help regional communities affected by bushfires, floods and the pandemic.

AAP · Nov 3, 2022

Ecologist at NSW koala conference says beloved animals on 'slippery slope to extinction'

A koala conference in NSW, held with the aim of building pressure ahead of next year's state election, also heard from an Indigenous conservationist who says cultural practices will play a key role in staving off extinction.

ABC News · Oct 29, 2022

Resume culling now: NSW Farmers, Greens

NSW Farmers and the Greens have formed an unlikely alliance, calling for the immediate resumption of the aerial culling of pests, which pose a biosecurity risk.

AAP · Oct 26, 2022

Tiny solar backpacks could help save the plains wanderer – one of Australia’s most endangered birds

Researchers hope to learn about movement of small birds using solar-powered devices tracked by satellite

The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2022

NSW Environment Minister asks for an evaluation of wild horse management plan in Kosciuszko National Park

The NSW Environment Minister has called for an evaluation into the implementation of a wild horse management plan in the Snowy Mountains, following the discovery of horses shot dead in Kosciuszko National Park.

ABC News · Sep 16, 2022

NSW 'underwater forests' to cut emissions

Marine ecosystems can capture and store carbon while also improving foreshore protection, water quality, biodiversity and fisheries.

AAP · Sep 1, 2022

NSW calls for environment ministers meet

The NSW government wants Canberra to summon the country's environment ministers to develop a united strategy to combat threats.

AAP · Aug 23, 2022

Just two prosecutions for ‘unexplained land clearing’ made since NSW Coalition changed rules

Clearing has risen by 73% since new laws allowing the clearing of native flora were introduced as independent MP criticises lack of action

The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2022

Living sea walls and kelp forests: the plans to lure marine life back to Sydney Harbour

‘Seabirds to Seascapes’ project aims to boost biodiversity and improve water quality, encouraging seals and penguins back to the harbour

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2022

Chlamydia vaccine underway for NSW koalas

Scientists in NSW are conducting a clinical trial of a chlamydia vaccine for koalas, to give the endangered species a better chance of survival in the wild.

AAP · Aug 19, 2022