Calls for headland 'help desk' for confused visitors 'If people want to go on a walk they need information about it.' Newcastle Herald · Jan 9, 2024
Rare sea turtle lays 'precious' eggs on mid-north coast An endangered species of sea turtle has come ashore on the NSW mid-north coast to lay its eggs in the first known turtle nesting of the season. AAP · Dec 17, 2023
A change of heart: Jack Roberts' memorial chair is here to stay It's an emotional win for a family that has already lost so much. Newcastle Herald · Oct 17, 2023
'Devastating blow': family told to remove Jack Roberts' memorial chair 'It feels like we have to battle constantly, it's an uphill battle, you get knocked and it's hard.' Newcastle Herald · Oct 15, 2023
The two-hour specialist operation to save a humpback whale calf The calf became tangled in the waters off Catherine Hill Bay. Newcastle Herald · Sep 28, 2023
Did ancient Egyptians once live near Woy Woy, on the Central Coast? More than 300 carvings, allegedly by ancient Egyptians, are a Central Coast tourist attraction. Newcastle Herald · Sep 1, 2023
If you see smoke, it could be this hazard reduction burn The fire will start today to help native plants thrive and reduce bushfire risk. Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2023
Wild horses shooting policy change could benefit ACT NSW government now looking at shooting brumbies from the air. The Canberra Times · Aug 7, 2023
Irish deputy premier expresses dismay at poisoning of eagle in Co Antrim The RSPB is offering a £5,000 reward for information about the incident concerning a bird released by Micheal Martin in the Republic last year. The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023
Two white-tailed eagles found poisoned were part of Irish Government scheme One had been released on the River Shannon in August 2022 by then Taoiseach Micheál Martin Irish Mirror · Jul 7, 2023
Crayfish plague outbreak in popular Irish river could wipe out native white-clawed species Water users are asked to take serious precaution as it will kill every native white-clawed crayfish it infects Irish Mirror · Jul 5, 2023
Traditional owners in NSW call for heritage reform to continue cultural practices Kamilaroi elder Michael Cain used to collect wood for didgeridoos from Eura forest but was banned once it became Breelong national park The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2023
Stranded humpback whale dies on NSW north coast despite rescue effort National Parks and Wildlife Service led operation to try to save 30-tonne whale which washed ashore on Seven Mile beach at Lennox Head The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2023
Your ultimate school holiday activity guide for the Hunter A full list of what's on for the school holidays in Newcastle and the Hunter. Newcastle Herald · Jun 29, 2023
Newcastle Herald · Jun 19, 2023 Glenrock Reserve visitors will no longer need to clamour for a car park Construction will start this week on the new 47-space car park.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 9, 2023 Whales trapped 'All of the whales we are seeing this year are under four kilometres away.'
Dublin Live · Jun 6, 2023 Spotted an otter lately? The National Parks and Wildlife Service wants to know The most recent Irish survey found signs of otter from all counties of Ireland and from sea-shore to mountain streams
ABC News · Jun 6, 2023 Rescuers work to free entangled humpback off NSW Central Coast as whale migration numbers rise A specialist disentanglement crew is on its way to try to rescue a whale entangled off the NSW Central Coast. It is the second whale to be entangled off NSW in the past week.
Irish Mirror · May 30, 2023 Gardai investigate cause of three separate blazes at popular nature reserve in Wexford Fire crews from Wexford town and Enniscorthy battled the fires which broke out at around 8pm on Sunday, 4am and 2.30pm on Monday
Dublin Live · May 29, 2023 Ireland fire warning as public urged to avoid barbecues and flames in parks and nature reserves While the NPWS has upped patrols the public are being asked to give a helping hand
ABC News · May 26, 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.
Irish Mirror · May 23, 2023 Osprey reintroduction takes off in Ireland this summer with 12 chicks Ospreys became extinct in Ireland 150 years ago
ABC News · May 13, 2023 Fur seal population divides Narooma over impact on tourism, fishing and economy There's debate about whether a colony of fur seals in Narooma on the New South Wales far south coast helps or hinders the local economy.
ABC News · May 12, 2023 NSW National Parks rangers trial body cameras as feral horse control programs prompt threats The public service union says threats are escalating against National Parks and Wildlife rangers trying to implement feral horse control programs in alpine NSW.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 10, 2023 Stronger warning signs set for Fingal Spit after drowning The state's national parks authority is reviewing an incident, in which a man in his 70s drowned at the weekend, to work out whether any further measures are required to make sure people are aware of the dangers of the notorious coastal location.