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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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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

Net zero home cuts energy bills and emissions

The Minns Labor Government has unveiled a new net zero display home which is making sustainability accessible and showing households how they can save on their energy bills.

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Annual payments increase for privately-managed conservation areas across Western NSW

The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) has updated rates for its Western Division Fixed Price Offer closing to expressions of interest on 1 March 2026.

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Construction partner appointed to deliver Bradfield City’s iconic Central Park

Bradfield City’s Central Park is a step closer, with FDC Construction & Fitout appointed as Head Contractor to deliver the iconic two hectare public space that will anchor Australia’s first new city in 100 years.

Ministerial media release

Wildlife Rehabilitators to get $9 million in funding

Nine million dollars from the Minns Labor Government will boost support for thousands of volunteers and veterinary professionals caring for injured, sick, and orphaned native animals.

Ministerial media release

NSW cities to get greener and cooler with $10 million tree planting boost

The Minns Labor Government is delivering close to $10 million to plant around 24,000 trees which will green our streets and reduce the impacts of urban heating across Greater Sydney, the Illawarra-Shoalhaven, Hunter, and Central Coast.