Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate - Environment
50th Anniversary: Canberra’s role in the Moon landing
19 Jul 2019
21 July 2019 AEST marks the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing and many Canberrans don’t realise the crucial role the ACT played in the Apollo mission or the region’s rich Space heritage.
Canberra’s park rangers showcase the bush capital with a week of events
14 Jun 2019
From Monday 17June to Sunday 23 June 2019, our park rangers have organised events that will allow everyone to meet a ranger and see what our parks and reserves have to offer.
This week we’re highlighting our bush capital’s natural surroundings, nature parks, plants and animals and work to conserve and protect them.
Celebrate World Environment Day
29 May 2019
On Wednesday 5 June 2019, over 100 countries will celebrate, take action and raise awareness for World Environment Day. This year’s theme is Beat Air Pollution.
20 May 2019
The Government is proposing to further protect our environment from animals that could harm biodiversity, ecosystems and our way of life in the Canberra region.
Cultural burn in Franklin tomorrow
Published: 24 Jun 2019
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Canberra rangers showcase bush capital with week of events
Published: 14 Jun 2019
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Successful deer control program concludes
Published: 13 Jun 2019
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Community consultation open on Curtin variation
Published: 07 Jun 2019
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23 Jul 2019
A small step to the pastThe Moon and a tiny Namadgi station
16 Jul 2019
The Moon and a tiny Namadgi station09 Jul 2019
River reserve bounce back25 Jun 2019
A city flush with health