Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Mon 27 October 2025, 10.26am
Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 6.00am
to Tue 3 Nov 2026, 10.24am.
Last reviewed: Mon 27 Oct 2025, 10.26am.
Other planned events: Night Ground Pest Control Operations
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a nighttime ground pest control operation on Sturt National Park from 10th November 2025 to the 3rd November 2026. This operation will not affect any public areas such as campgrounds.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, The Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880 913 308
Applies from Mon 4 Dec 2023, 2.40pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 8 Sep 2025, 9.38am.
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban for Sturt National Park
There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in this 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, 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 17 locations in this park:
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Applies from Wed 3 Dec 2025, 6.00am to Wed 10 Dec 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Nov 2025, 11.02am
Closed parks: Mutawintji National Park is closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control.
Mutawintji National Park is closed from 6am, Wednesday 3 December to 8pm, Wednesday 10 December 2025 for aerial shooting for feral animal control. This closure will include:
- Mutawintji National Park
- Mutawintji Historic Site
- Mutawintji Nature Reserve
- Mutawintji State Conservation Area (Nuntherungie)
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on (08) 8084 2880.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 6.00am to Tue 3 Nov 2026, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Oct 2025, 10.22am
Other planned events: Night Ground Pest Control Operations
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a nighttime ground pest control operation on Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park from 10th November 2025 to the 3rd November 2026. This operation will not affect any public areas such as campgrounds.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, The Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880 913 308
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Sep 2025, 10.18am
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
Applies from Mon 4 Dec 2023, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Sep 2025, 9.38am
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban for Sturt National Park
There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in this 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, 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
