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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.
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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.
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- Drought in NSW
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- Bushfire emergency alerts and what to do
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- Recovering after a bushfire
- Environmental grants and awards
- Asbestos in mulch – information and investigation updates
Latest environment, land and water updates
Ministerial media release
7 February 2025
Threatened plants and animals will be protected and a sacred Aboriginal site preserved with the Minns Labor Government’s purchase of Broughton Vale Station, 75 kilometres east of Broken Hill in Far West NSW.
Ministerial media release
5 February 2025
Three pioneering projects have been awarded $1.25 million by the NSW Government to tackle plastic pollution through innovative and impactful solutions.
Ministerial media release
5 February 2025
Three NSW based animal welfare organisations will share in $2.45 million to fund the rehoming of animals following their contribution to important scientific research projects.
Ministerial media release
4 February 2025
The Future Land Use and Enabling Works project for Liddell Power Station has been approved by the Minns Labor Government, which will see the former power station, demolished, remediated and transformed for future industrial land uses.
Ministerial media release
31 January 2025
The Minns Labor Government is charging ahead with its commitment to save billions of litres of water by injecting $3 million into round 2 of its innovative Active Leak Detection Project, helping to boost long-term water security for regional towns and cities across New South Wales.
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Recent environment, land and water publications
Authority
State Records NSW | 10 January 2025
FA449 covers records documenting aspects of the function of the administration of justice with respect to land and the environment.
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.