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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
24 March 2025
Better quality drinking water is around the corner for Willawarrin residents as shovels hit the ground on a new $8 million state-of-the-art water treatment plant.
Ministerial media release
21 March 2025
$31.4 million in grants is now open for councils to support the roll out of food organics and garden organics (FOGO) recycling. Run by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), the Go FOGO grants will help local councils fast-track their transition to FOGO and tackle the state’s waste crisis.
Ministerial media release
21 March 2025
The iconic Newcastle Ocean Baths Complex, treasured by locals and visitors alike for more than a century, has been officially listed on the State Heritage Register to recognise its outstanding significance as a landmark of beach culture, recreation and architectural heritage.
News
20 March 2025
Delivery of Australia’s first new city in 100 years is moving full steam ahead, with the plans for Bradfield City Centre’s iconic Central Park now approved.
Ministerial media release
20 March 2025
The Minns Labor Government has introduced nation-leading legislation that would require suppliers to take greater responsibility for the handling and disposal of products including batteries that can cause a risk to human safety and the environment.
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Recent environment, land and water publications
Training material
Local Land Services | 11 March 2025
The Beef Fundamentals self-paced course will equip you with essential farming knowledge, and skills needed to thrive as a beef producer.
Compliance
Local Land Services | 24 February 2025
This guide will help you understand the tender process to determine the permit fee, eligibility criteria and what you need to prepare before lodging your tender.
Guide
Local Land Services | 24 February 2025
This guide to using travelling stock reserves (TSR) will explain your obligations, ensure you know how to comply with your permit, and suggest strategies to manage the environmental impact of your activities.
Compliance
Local Land Services | 31 January 2025
Use this Stock Permit when grazing stock on a controlled travelling stock reserve (Long Term)
Authority
State Records NSW | 10 January 2025
Used by Land and Environment Court of NSW