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Woods Reserve and Mt Clear campgrounds have reopened
29 Jul 2020
With more areas reopened in Namadgi National Park and the continuation of bushfire recovery works, campers will be happy to know that both the Woods Reserve and Mt Clear campgrounds have been re-opened and are taking bookings online.
Parts of Namadgi are now open as bushfire recovery progresses
27 Jul 2020
Following the Orroral Valley bushfire earlier this year, which saw over 80% of Namadgi National Park burnt, the ACT Government is pleased to announce that many sites are now open for Canberrans to explore.
Handy hints to burn right tonight
24 Jun 2020
Did you know that smoke from domestic wood heaters is one of the main sources of air pollution in Canberra?
Using your wood heater correctly will help improve our air quality, save you money and keep your home warm this winter.
2020 kangaroo conservation cull
12 Jun 2020
The 2020 cull will start on 15 June 2020 and be completed by 1 August 2020. Nine reserves will be closed during this time. Approximately 1960 kangaroos will be culled. See more information on the reserve closures and frequently asked questions at the 2020 conservation cull webpage.
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve now open
28 May 2020
The easing of COVID-19 restrictions and reopening of some ACT open spaces means that Tidbinbilla has reopened, however the visitors centre will remain closed for the time being.
Tidbinbilla to reopen Saturday 16 May
13 May 2020
The easing of COVID-19 restrictions and reopening of some ACT open spaces means that Tidbinbilla will reopen and welcome visitors back to the reserve from Saturday 16 May.
Canberra playgrounds, parks and some libraries reopening
12 May 2020
ACT playgrounds and parks will be reopened from midnight Friday 15 May, and limited library services will be available from Monday 18 May as COVID-19 restrictions start to ease.
2020 Eastern Grey Kangaroo conservation cull begins in June
Published: 12 Jun 2020
Prescribed burn at Pierces Creek to start today
Published: 27 May 2020
Canberra playgrounds, parks and some libraries reopening
Published: 13 May 2020
Local environment projects to be supported through boosted grants program
Published: 17 Mar 2020
Ongoing park and reserve closures
Published: 07 Feb 2020
Protecting Aboriginal sites and artefacts in emergencies
Published: 04 Feb 2020
Ongoing park and reserve closures
Published: 31 Jan 2020
Murray cod are the ones that should get away
05 Nov 2019
Murray cod are the ones that should get away30 Oct 2019
Heritage grants announced24 Oct 2019
Let a sssnake ssslide by16 Oct 2019
Have a say in park future10 Oct 2019
Blue line marks the edge23 Sep 2019
Climate strategies pay off
17 Sep 2019
Grab a camera and ride on
Protect the environment and reduce building costs
07 Jul 2020
A new, easy to use version of the Environment Protection Guidelines for Construction and Land Development in the ACT is now out for consultation. Have your say by 17 July 2020.
