Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 31 October 2025, 8.45am
Applies from Tue 14 Oct 2025, 10.54am
to Mon 17 Nov 2025, 10.58am.
Last reviewed: Fri 31 Oct 2025, 8.45am.
Other planned events: Notice of aerial shooting operation - November 2025
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial shooting program targeting vertebrate pest animals such as feral goats, deer, pigs & foxes.
The program is scheduled between 10 November 2025 to 16 November 2025.
Exact dates for each park are not fixed to allow for flexibility if circumstances such as weather impact the operation. Aerial shooting is planned to occur in the following reserves:
Nangar National Park, Conimbla National Park, Weddin Mountains National Park and Barton Nature Reserve.
Information regarding park closures can be found on the NPWS website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alerts/alerts-list
Aerial shooting supplements other control measures which can include trapping, ground shooting and baiting.
NPWS takes a strategic and integrated approach to pest management on lands we manage. We aim to minimise the adverse impacts of pests on Biosecurity, biodiversity, cultural values, neighbours and the community. Only qualified and appropriately trained personnel will participate in this program.
If you have any questions regarding the aerial shooting program, please call your local NPWS Central West Area office at Dubbo on (02) 6841 7100, or Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.
Penalties apply for non-compliance
Applies from Sat 1 Nov 2025, 1.00pm
to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 1.01pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 1 Oct 2025, 1.05pm.
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban will be in place from 1 November 2025 until 31 March 2026 in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Tue 14 Oct 2025, 10.54am to Mon 17 Nov 2025, 10.58am. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Oct 2025, 8.45am
Other planned events: Notice of aerial shooting operation - November 2025
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial shooting program targeting vertebrate pest animals such as feral goats, deer, pigs & foxes.
The program is scheduled between 10 November 2025 to 16 November 2025.
Exact dates for each park are not fixed to allow for flexibility if circumstances such as weather impact the operation. Aerial shooting is planned to occur in the following reserves:
Nangar National Park, Conimbla National Park, Weddin Mountains National Park and Barton Nature Reserve.
Information regarding park closures can be found on the NPWS website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alerts/alerts-list
Aerial shooting supplements other control measures which can include trapping, ground shooting and baiting.
NPWS takes a strategic and integrated approach to pest management on lands we manage. We aim to minimise the adverse impacts of pests on Biosecurity, biodiversity, cultural values, neighbours and the community. Only qualified and appropriately trained personnel will participate in this program.
If you have any questions regarding the aerial shooting program, please call your local NPWS Central West Area office at Dubbo on (02) 6841 7100, or Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.
Penalties apply for non-compliance
Affects 1 park and 7 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Sat 1 Nov 2025, 1.00pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 1.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Oct 2025, 1.05pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban will be in place from 1 November 2025 until 31 March 2026 in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 13 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Sep 2025, 8.49am
Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban - NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, Riverina Area
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 3 Sep 2025, 11.07am to Wed 26 Nov 2025, 11.08am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Oct 2025, 7.53am
Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait from 3 September 2025 - South West Woodlands Nature Reserve - Coradgery
Due to a large number of feral pigs causing impacts the Reserve, and to meet NPWS's General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using Hoggone to control feral pigs.
NPWS pesticides trained staff will be using a new control product to lessen the impacts caused by feral pigs in SWWNR - Coradgery Precinct.
HOGGONE will be used on this Reserve, and the product is a peanut based product with Sodium nitrite as the poison.
This product is very effective on controlling feral pigs and when used carefully has few off-target impacts.
NPWS staff will be monitoring the success of the program and have allowed a 12 week window to undertake several 9 day programs.
For further information please contact NPWS Bathurst Office on 02 6332 7640
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
