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Kosciuszko National Park feral animal management

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Kosciuszko National Park to close sections for feral animal control

Authorities in Kosciuszko National Park have implemented various measures to manage invasive species. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service confirmed that wild horse shooting, including aerial and ground operations

New South Wales plastic waste reduction reforms

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: New South Wales exempts cafes from mandatory reusable cup rules

The New South Wales government has passed legislative reforms under the NSW Plastics Plan 2.0 to reduce plastic waste and protect waterways. The initiative mandates the phase-out of various single-use items, including mi

Great Koala National Park establishment in New South Wales

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Great Koala National Park legislation passed in New South Wales

Legislation was introduced to the New South Wales state parliament to create the Great Koala National Park, an initiative designed to protect and link critical koala habitats along the state’s North Coast. The proposal i

New South Wales waste and recycling initiatives

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: NSW EPA seeks feedback on regional waste and recycling plan

The New South Wales government is advancing initiatives to promote a circular economy and improve waste management. In September 2026, the state launched public consultations for a proposed mandatory solar panel recyclin

H5N1 bird flu causes mass wildlife deaths and mammal spread

61 clusters · 313 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Macquarie Island confirms first Australian H5N1 bird flu case

The H5N1 bird flu outbreak in Australia has escalated into a significant wildlife crisis, marked by mass mortality among seabirds and the confirmed spread to mainland mammals. In South Australia, over 1,000 crested terns