Environment, land and water

News from Local Land Services

Local Land Services staff live and work in your region to deliver customer-focused services to farmers, landholders and the community.

Read the latest news and media releases from your region.

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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

NSW launches vaccination program for endangered birds

The NSW Government has commenced a rollout of targeted vaccinations for vulnerable species of birds to help protect them against H5 avian influenza (bird flu).

Ministerial media release

Luna leads the pack as NSW’s most popular dog name

Luna has taken out the top spot as the most popular dog name in NSW, followed by Teddy, Daisy and Milo.

Ministerial media release

More than 4,500 calls to Emergency Animal Disease Hotline as community asked to protect pet birds

Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty today visited the State Coordination Centre (SCC) at the Orange Agricultural Institute where experts from across government are leading the NSW Government’s response to H5 bird flu.

Media release

Be vigilant and report locusts leading into spring

Local Land Services is encouraging landholders to stay alert for signs of plague locusts and reminding them of the importance of immediately reporting sightings leading into spring.

Media release

Grab your boots, binoculars and torch, Biodiversity Month is back

Across the Central Tablelands, hundreds of people will pull on their boots, grab a torch or pick up a pair of binoculars this September as communities come together to celebrate Biodiversity Month 2026. From tree planting and wildlife walks to citizen science projects and family-friendly festivals, the month-long program showcases the remarkable biodiversity found right on our doorstep.