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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.
- Coasts, waterways and marine
- Drought in NSW
- Water use and monitoring
- Plants and animals
- Bushfire emergency alerts and what to do
- Environmental protection, waste and recycling
- National parks and protected areas
- Recovering after a bushfire
- Environmental grants and awards
- Asbestos in mulch – information and investigation updates
Latest environment, land and water updates
Ministerial media release
13 December 2024
The Minns Labor Government has granted an Aboriginal land claim that will see a large parcel of land in Port Stephens returned to the local Aboriginal community.
Ministerial media release
11 December 2024
The Cowal gold mine in the Central West has been granted an expansion by the Minns Labor Government to 2042, generating $134 million of capital investment and ensuring ongoing support for more than 500 jobs.
Ministerial media release
11 December 2024
Access to the magnificent mangroves of Currumbene Creek at Huskisson has been significantly improved following the major refurbishment of the nearly 40-year-old Huskisson Mangrove Boardwalk.
Ministerial media release
10 December 2024
The NSW Government will take further action in 2025 to tackle the growing risk of battery-related fires, by requiring battery suppliers to participate in mandatory safe disposal and product stewardship of their products.
News
9 December 2024
An Aboriginal women’s group from Griffith embarked on a cultural tour of Aboriginal communities and sites across Wiradjuri Country earlier this year, with the support of a Cultural Grant from Aboriginal Affairs NSW. Applications are now open for Aboriginal Affairs NSW’s Cultural Grants 2024-2025. Grants between $500 and $20,000 are available for Aboriginal organisations across NSW to celebrate Aboriginal cultures.
Grant applications closing soon
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Recent environment, land and water publications
Report
Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water | 2 December 2024
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) annual report volume 2 presents the audited financial statements of DCCEEW and the Water Administration Ministerial Corporation.
Report
Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water | 2 December 2024
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) 2023–24 annual report focuses on achievements from 1 January to 30 June 2024 – the period since DCCEEW was formed – while achievements from 1 July to 31 December 2023 are in the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure’s 2023–24 annual report.
Plan
Local Land Services | 8 November 2024
Regional pest animal management strategies are a practical and vital tool to help coordinate pest control between landholders.
Report
Local Land Services | 31 October 2024
The Local Land Services Annual Report outlines our achievements and challenges for the 2023-24 financial year in the context of our strategic priorities and responsibilities, and against our State Strategic Plan.
Update
Coffs Harbour bypass | 9 October 2024
On Wednesday 9 October 2024, a deceased koala was located in the road shoulder of the southbound lanes of the Pacific Highway east of Bagotville.