National Parks juggles death threats and stalking as well as feral horses
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National Parks juggles death threats and stalking as well as feral horses

As feral horse numbers explode in the delicate Australian alps,park rangers facing death threats have ramped up security as they combat the damage the brumbies cause.

  • byNick O'Malley

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From faded crocodile signs to damaged ranger stations:National Parks get funding boost
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From faded crocodile signs to damaged ranger stations:National Parks get funding boost

The federal government will invest $262.3 million in the upcoming budget to address the underfunding of many of Australia’s iconic national parks.

  • byLaura Chung
Mother fights off dingo that attacked toddler as rangers search for animal

Mother fights off dingo that attacked toddler as rangers search for animal

A dingo that attacked and seriously injured a toddler in a remote national park is expected to be caught and killed by park rangers.

  • byLuke Costin
The prom’s eucalyptus forests are dying. Here’s a plan to save them

The prom’s eucalyptus forests are dying. Here’s a plan to save them

Most people fail to notice “blank-looking holes” in the forested hills at Wilsons Promontory National Park. They’re a sign of ecological collapse,as eucalyptus trees struggle to rejuvenate.

  • byMiki Perkins
Snowy Hydro hit with fines for polluting waterway in national park

Snowy Hydro hit with fines for polluting waterway in national park

The state’s environmental watchdog has fined Snowy Hydro for polluting waterways in Kosciuszko National Park.

  • byAlexandra Smith
A nature prescription could be just what the doctor ordered

A nature prescription could be just what the doctor ordered

In 2021,Christie Little led a small group deep into the pine and eucalypt of Penrose State Forest – not just for solace,but repair.

  • byLiam Mannix
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Fake grass furore:Council pushes ahead with controversial sports ground revamp

Fake grass furore:Council pushes ahead with controversial sports ground revamp

A turf war has erupted over a local council replacing grass with a synthetic sporting field on Sydney’s upper north shore.

  • byMegan Gorrey
New dawn for Sydney lookout with plans for headland walk,events,weddings
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New dawn for Sydney lookout with plans for headland walk,events,weddings

The oft-overlooked Middle Head near Mosman is a Sydney gem,but feels like a big car park. Its custodians want to change that.

  • byMichael Koziol
Bigger than Yosemite:NSW’s new park will push state’s total to 1 million hectares

Bigger than Yosemite:NSW’s new park will push state’s total to 1 million hectares

Under the blistering sun 250 kilometres north-west of Bourke lies almost 437,4000 hectares which will form the state’s newest national park.

  • byLaura Chung
Major feral horse reduction in Kosciuszko key to independent support
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Major feral horse reduction in Kosciuszko key to independent support

A major reduction of the feral horse population will be a key condition of support for an incoming minority government,independent MP Joe McGirr says.

  • byTom Rabe andLaura Chung
‘Creeping privatisation’:Holiday rentals planned for historic buildings on Sydney Harbour

‘Creeping privatisation’:Holiday rentals planned for historic buildings on Sydney Harbour

The NSW government wants to turn more historic buildings in the Sydney Harbour National Park into Airbnb-type rentals.

  • byAndrew Taylor