Hunter region

The Local Land Services Hunter region covers 33,000 km2 and extends from the MidCoast Council in the north to Lake Macquarie City Council in the south, Upper Hunter Shire Council in the west.

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Understanding Three Day Sickness

Three Day Sickness (Bovine Ephemeral Fever or BEF) is a viral disease of cattle and buffalo transmitted by mosquitos. The disease has been confirmed earlier in March by laboratory testing near Wingham. Suspect cases have also been reported in the vicinity of Hannam Vale, Mitchells Islands and Gloucester. 

Know what to look for. Get advice on the clinical signs, treatment, prevention and management of Three Day Sickness. 

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New Vertebrate Pesticide Induction Training

Register now for updated Vertebrate Pesticide Induction Training (VPIT). 

Hunter Catchment Contributions

Learn more about the Hunter Catchment Contributions levied on rateable land.

Autumn pest control

Find out where you can collect baits and get training to manage pest animals.

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Hunter programs and projects

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Current conditions update

The latest seasonal ag advice and district vet update.

Regional profile

Learn more about the Local Land Services Hunter region, our people, strategic goals and local advisory groups.

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Latest Local Land Services updates

Media release

Supporting Hunter producers through a variable season

With parts of the Hunter region experiencing dry conditions, patchy rainfall and the likelihood of more hot weather still to come, planning ahead for autumn and winter pastures and livestock has never been more important.
Media release

Local Land Services invites feedback on strategic direction

The NSW Government’s Local Land Services is seeking landholders’ and the wider community’s input in planning for the future.
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Local Land Services local board recruitment opens

The NSW Government’s Local Land Services is calling for applications to its local boards, offering an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of rural communities across NSW.
Media release

Christmas reminders for pig owners

With Christmas just over two weeks away, many of us are starting to think about what the centrepiece of the all-important Christmas meal will be.
Media release

Producers: plan ahead for a stress-free festive season

With the countdown on to Christmas, Local Land Services is reminding landholders that a bit of pre-Christmas planning could take a number of stresses away this festive season.

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Recent Local Land Services publications

Public submission

Public submissions on proposed amendments to the Land Management Code

View the public submissions received in response to proposed amendments to the Land Management (Native Vegetation) Code 2018.
Training material

School engagement program resources

Printable and in-person resources or presentations for primary and high school students.
Checklist, Guide

Property planning resources

Printable resources for landholders to help guide property planning.
Guide

Glossary for rural living

Glossary of terms useful for people new to rural living.
Guide

Questions to ask a carbon service provider

A guide for questions to use when evaluating potential carbon service providers.

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Contact Local Land Services NSW

We welcome your enquiries, feedback and comments.  Contact our team

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Phone:1300 795 299
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