Terror in Broken Hill: New exhibition delves into 1915 Picnic Train attack
One of outback NSW’s most infamous events - the 1915 ‘Picnic Train attack’ where four people were killed in the only enemy attack on Australian soil during World War I – will be retold in a fascinating new exhibition.
World Tourism Day: Travellers encouraged to visit iconic Crown land sites
It’s World Tourism Day and NSW residents are encouraged to get outside and enjoy the state’s great outdoors by visiting the array of beautiful, diverse and unique Crown land reserves that help make our state a popular destination for tourists around the world.
Reel school holiday fun: fish hotels help restore habitat at Copeton Waters Crown land holiday park
The Crown land holiday park at Copeton Dam in north west NSW helped promote environmental sustainability while hosting school holiday entertainment as part of a partnership between Reflections Holidays and sustainable fishing charity OzFish.
Glamping with the stars: work begins on star gazing precinct at Crown land holiday park
Lake Keepit near Gunnedah will soon sparkle as an international star-gazing tourist destination with work to begin on a $4 million ‘Big Sky Dreaming’ glamping precinct at the Crown land holiday park managed by Reflections Holidays.
Vital upgrades completed at Barra Brui Scout Hall
Much needed upgrades to improve vehicle access, prevent water damage and install erosion controls have been completed at the Barra Brui Scout Hall in St Ives on Sydney’s North Shore thanks to a $170,600 grant from the NSW Government.
Upgrades for Dargans Creek Reserve
The NSW Government has invested more than $1 million to allow the reopening and enhance the visitor experience at Dargans Creek Reserve, a 591-hectare reserve near Lithgow.
Queanbeyan aquatics facility unveils new family-changerooms ahead of summer swimming
Taking your kids to the pool in Queanbeyan will be simpler, safer and more convenient this summer after the construction of four new dedicated family changerooms at QPRC Aquatics Queanbeyan.
State-wide finalists for Crown Land awards announced
Some of NSW’s best Crown land managers have been selected as finalists for this year’s Community Achievement Awards for their tremendous efforts managing public reserves for the benefit of their local communities.
Gosangs Tunnel and Mermaids Inlet re-open after major repair works
A major project has been completed to improve safety and facilitate the re-opening to the public of the popular Gosangs Tunnel and Mermaids Inlet at Abrahams Bosom Reserve on the South Coast.
$10 million in grants on offer for NSW Crown reserves
The NSW Government has opened applications for $10 million in community grants to help maintain and improve Crown land reserves, building better communities across the state.