The Latest Breaking News from NPWS

Stranded humpback whale dies on NSW north coast despite rescue effort

National Parks and Wildlife Service led operation to try to save 30-tonne whale which washed ashore on Seven Mile beach at Lennox Head

The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2023

Spotted an otter lately? The National Parks and Wildlife Service wants to know

The most recent Irish survey found signs of otter from all counties of Ireland and from sea-shore to mountain streams

Dublin Live · Jun 6, 2023

Rescuers work to free entangled humpback off NSW Central Coast as whale migration numbers rise

A specialist disentanglement crew is on its way to try to rescue a whale entangled off the NSW Central Coast. It is the second whale to be entangled off NSW in the past week.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2023

Fur seal population divides Narooma over impact on tourism, fishing and economy

There's debate about whether a colony of fur seals in Narooma on the New South Wales far south coast helps or hinders the local economy.

ABC News · May 13, 2023

NSW National Parks rangers trial body cameras as feral horse control programs prompt threats

The public service union says threats are escalating against National Parks and Wildlife rangers trying to implement feral horse control programs in alpine NSW.

ABC News · May 12, 2023

Ospreys returning to Ireland - 200 years after native species went extinct

"Things are at an early stage and patience is needed, but we all have our fingers crossed for a successful reintroduction" - Malcolm Noonan

Irish Mirror · Mar 30, 2023

Delaneys Hut in Kosciuszko National Park rebuilt after Black Summer bushfires

Delaneys Hut in Kosciuszko National Park was among historic buildings destroyed in the Black Summer bushfires, but a descendant of the original builder, who shares the same name, is helping to resurrect the shelter.

ABC News · Mar 19, 2023

Crescent Head dog walkers have win over National Parks and Wildlife Service for beach access

The community faced losing access to the beach they had used for years, but they fear others may face the same battle with National Parks and Wildlife Service changing boundaries.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2023

Vast national park to be created and native animals protected after NSW government land purchase

Dominic Perrottet lauds tourism benefits of buying 440,000 hectare site Thurloo Downs in state’s north-west

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2023

National Parks and Wildlife Service defends state of Blue Mountains trails after bushwalkers rescued

Two experienced hikers rescued after failing to return from the Blue Mountains say they were not lost but unable to negotiate overgrown walking tracks.

ABC News · Feb 21, 2023