Environment, land and water

Asbestos in NSW

Asbestos is still present in millions of homes, as well as public and commercial buildings across Australia. It can be found anywhere in homes built before 1990, affecting 1 in 3 homes nationwide.

This year, the Asbestos Awareness campaign continues to challenge complacency from DIYers and volunteer handypeople by highlighting that the danger of asbestos is still very present.

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3 houses with end houses dark and middle house red glowing, showing that 1 in 3 Australian houses contain asbestos

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Stay safe from fire this winter

Keep your home and family safe with these best-practice tips from Fire and Rescue NSW. Find out how to use winter favourites like chimneys, fireplaces, heaters and wheat bags safely.

Financial assistance for farmers

The NSW Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) provides tailored access to financial assistance to help deal with challenges and change.

Explore loans, grants, rebates, subsidies and support for primary producers.

A healthy coast and sea

The coast is important to our way of life, our culture and our identity. Learn more about how government, industry and the community working together to care for the NSW coast.

Young Farmer Business Program

The tools, network and support to grow your farming business.

Farms of the Future

Helping farmers embrace technology for increased productivity, market competitiveness, and better resource management. 

Learn more about enhancing digital skills in farming and using IoT devices to boost productivity and sustainability.

Specialist help for soil and land management

From erosion control to dam construction, gully management and property planning, the Soil Conservation Service offers landowners practical help and solutions for soil and land management.

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Climate, weather and safety

Check current weather warnings, find information about climate change and advice on how to stay safe during times of fire, flood or storms.

Land and soil

Information about regional land services, soils, land management, Crown land and geodiversity in NSW.

Weeds and pest animals

Pests, diseases, weeds and contaminants are major threats to our natural environment and farming industries. Everyone has a role to play in protecting NSW from these biosecurity risks.

Latest environment, land and water updates

Ministerial media release

Additional funding to improve track safety as greyhound racing transitions from Wentworth Park

The Minns Labor Government has committed an extra $10 million to the Greyhound Capital Grants Program to ensure greyhound racetracks across the state meet minimum track standards to support animal welfare and safety.
Ministerial media release

Sydney Dogs & Cats Home moves into Kurnell

The Sydney Dogs & Cats Home has officially reopened its doors at a new permanent site at Kurnell, in a major expansion which will result in thousands more pets reunited with their owners or finding loving new homes.
Ministerial media release

Minns Labor Government delivers simpler planning rules to power industrial growth

The Minns Labor Government is proposing simpler, more flexible planning rules to make better use of industrial land, back investment and create jobs across New South Wales.

Anniversary of the death of Cobar miners

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the tragic deaths of Holly Clarke and Patrick "Ambrose" McMullen at the Endeavor Mine in Cobar.
Ministerial media release

NSW Government introduces fire ant Biosecurity Control Order to enable long term monitoring & compliance

The NSW Government is implementing a fire ant Biosecurity Control Order covering a two-kilometre radius zone around the Enfield Intermodal Logistics centre following an intensive public engagement program in the area to educate businesses and people on how the regulation of the movement of high-risk fire ant carrier materials would work.

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Recent environment, land and water publications

Form

Pre-assessment Credit price Estimate (PACE) application form

The pre-assessment credit price estimate (PACE) provides an estimate of credit prices only. It does not reflect the actual value of biodiversity credits and quoted figures may change over time. Your financial decisions should take into consideration all available market information.
Corporate document

Our commitment on climate action – DCCEEW

This commitment on climate action focuses on internal operations, governance and decision-making at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Case study, Update

Impact Snapshot: January 2026 - June 2026 (BCT)

Summarises the impact we have had on private land conservation in the first half of 2026.
Guide

Biodiversity Credit Tender 26-01 - Participants guide

A guide to participant in our Biodiversity Credit Tender 26-01.
Policy and guidance, Strategy, Corporate document

NRC corporate documents

Key corporate documents that guide how the Natural Resources Commission operates, manages risk, engages stakeholders, and upholds ethical standards.
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