Graeme Samuel calls for Labor to ditch ‘national interest’ workaround for environment laws Former ACCC chair condemns proposed exemption allowing minister to approve projects that don’t comply with law The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2025
Good news for some threatened species as numbers rise Many threatened species in NSW national parks are heading in the right right direction, while efforts are underway in Queensland to boost wombat numbers. AAP · Sep 7, 2024
'Humane' repeat-shooting of brumbies during trial cull Hundreds of brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park have been shot dead as part of a trial of aerial shooting to control feral horse numbers. AAP · Dec 18, 2023
NSW Liberal plan to generate carbon credits by ending logging in state forests snubbed by federal Labor Exclusive: State ministers touted ‘significant carbon abatement’ plus benefits for threatened species and regional economies The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2023
Horse's head dumped at NSW Snowy Mountains National Parks Office disgusts staff Police are investigating after a man filmed himself leaving a decapitated horse head on the doorstep of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) office in the NSW Snowy Mountains. ABC News · May 26, 2023
National Parks and Wildlife Service defends state of Blue Mountains trails after bushwalkers rescued Two experienced hikers rescued after failing to return from the Blue Mountains say they were not lost but unable to negotiate overgrown walking tracks. ABC News · Feb 21, 2023
Lord Howe Island woodhen numbers double in a year as wildlife bounces back after rodent eradication Four years ago, there were only 250 Lord Howe Island woodhens left. Now there are more than 1,100 thanks to a rodent control program. It's being hailed as a symbol of what can be achieved for threatened species "if you get the settings right". ABC News · Feb 19, 2023
Brumby population in Kosciuszko National Park up 30 per cent, study finds The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has revealed the results of a survey into feral horse numbers, causing concern that the plan to manage the animals is getting "off track". ABC News · Jan 27, 2023
Draft national feral deer action plan aims to manage populations A draft national plan for managing the spread of feral deer seeks to limit their numbers, geographic spread and reduce the number of accidents involving motorists and cyclists, but not to completely eradicate them. ABC News · Dec 28, 2022
Mungo Man reburial investigation clears NSW Government despite backlash from traditional owners A traditional owner says a decision not to publicly release an independent report into the burial is insulting to native title holders. ABC News · Aug 25, 2022
Paid parental leave bonus for NSW parents who split child-rearing is part of 2022-23 state budget The New South Wales government has announced it will overhaul the paid parental leave scheme to encourage public sector employees to share childcare responsibilities. ABC News · Jun 12, 2022
Feral-free zones plan in South East NSW to bring native mammals back from the brink of extinction Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate in the world, but proposed feral-free zones in NSW national parks may help some species survive. ABC News · May 6, 2022