97-year-old proud to serve as NSW’s oldest Crown land volunteer
After serving in the navy in World War II and working as a teacher for more than three decades, 97- year-old Ron Vickress still derives immense satisfaction from volunteering in his Northern Tablelands community as NSW’s oldest Crown land manager.
Crown Lands investment supports Aboriginal health training facility
The NSW Government is supporting the future of a crucial Aboriginal health training facility, which is helping to close the gap in health outcomes across our state.
Community works to protect Urunga habitat
Community volunteers supported by the NSW Government are working to protect sensitive coastal habitat at South Urunga Beach.
Apply for ministerial consent to transfer or change control of a Crown land lease
Apply for ministerial consent to transfer or change control of a Crown land lease in NSW. Learn the steps, requirements, and how to apply.
Nominate now for Crown land awards
Nominations are now open for statewide awards to recognise the efforts of Crown land volunteers and organisations who manage thousands of public reserves across NSW on behalf of their communities.
Showground a shining light for Pambula
THE old Pambula showground site will be a safer and more enjoyable place for community use with the completion of a lighting upgrade thanks to a grant from the NSW Government and funding from Reflections Holiday Park and the Pambula United Football Club.
New Crown Cemetery takes shape at Varroville
Construction is moving ahead on a new 136,000 plot Crown land cemetery at Varroville to help solve Sydney’s impending burial crisis.
Old Parkes Fire Station gets a new lease on life
The NSW Government is giving the old Parkes Fire Brigade building a new lease on life as a fire brigade museum by appointing the Parkes Antique Motor Club as Crown land managers.
Land to support proposed early childhood education precinct
The NSW Government is handing over management and use of a 10,550 square metre site in Short Street to assist plans to establish a new pre-school and early childhood precinct in Cowra.
Apply for a general licence
Apply for a new general licence to use Crown land in NSW. Check zoning, prepare documents, and submit your online application with confidence.