Applies from Tue 21 Apr 2026, 3.01pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 9.35am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Ground Baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday the 20th of April 2026 to Tuesday the 30th of June 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild Dogs.

The program will take place in Gundabooka NP & SCA, Toorale NP & SCA, Nocoleche NR, Ledknapper NR, Culgoa NP, Bellenbar NR, Brindingabb NP, Cuttaburra NP.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Bourke NPWS area office for more information on 02 6830 0200

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Toorale National Park
• Toorale State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 10 Jun 2026, 11.09am. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 11.17am

Closed areas: Peery Day Use Area is closed

Peery day use area is closed.  The Wilcannia to Wanaaring access road to the day use area remains closed by the road authority.  This alert will be updated as conditions change.  For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 May 2026, 2.38pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban for Paroo-Darling National Park

There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in Paroo-Darling National Park all year round. This park fire ban will remain in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) 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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and/or electric barbecue or cooker. Penalties apply for non-compliance. To find out more about fire bans in parks and reserves, including your responsibilities, visit NSW National Parks safety page.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Mon 11 May 2026, 3.20pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 3.21pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 8.02am

Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait from 11 May 2026

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 Mount Grenfell Historic Site, National Park & State Conservation Area.

HOGGONE will be used on these reserves, 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 this program may last a few weeks.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Mount Grenfell Historic Site
• Mount Grenfell National Park
• Mount Grenfell State Conservation Area