Last reviewed: Thu 4 December 2025, 3.09pm
Applies from Fri 5 Dec 2025, 12.00am to Fri 5 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Dec 2025, 3.09pm.
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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Applies from Thu 20 Nov 2025, 2.37pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Nov 2025, 2.48pm.
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 campfires 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:
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.
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Applies from Mon 1 Dec 2025, 6.00am to Fri 5 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Dec 2025, 10.30am.
Ledknapper Nature Reserve is closed from Monday 1st December 2025 to Friday 5th December 2025 for a ground shooting pest control program.
There will be no access to this area during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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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.
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:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Broken Hill office on (08) 8084 2880.
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Applies from Mon 24 Nov 2025, 3.25pm to Sat 24 Jan 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Nov 2025, 3.28pm.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 24/11/2025 – 24/01/2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild Dogs.
The program will take place in Culgoa National Park.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the 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 NPWS Bourke Office for more information on 0268300200.
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Applies from Mon 24 Nov 2025, 11.00am to Sat 24 Jan 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Nov 2025, 3.20pm.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 24/11/2025 – 24/01/2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild Dogs.
The program will take place in Brindingabba National Park.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the 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 NPWS Bourke Office for more information on 0268300200.
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Applies from Mon 24 Nov 2025, 11.00am to Sat 24 Jan 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Nov 2025, 3.09pm.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from 24/11/2025 – 24/01/2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild Dogs.
The program will take place in Nocoleche National Park.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the 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 NPWS Bourke Office for more information on 0268300200.
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Applies from Tue 11 Nov 2025, 11.00am to Sat 24 Jan 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Nov 2025, 2.43pm.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from 24/11/2025 – 24/01/2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild Dogs.
The program will take place in Cuttaburra National Park.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the 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 NPWS Bourke Office for more information on 0268300200.
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Applies from Mon 24 Nov 2025, 11.00am to Sat 24 Jan 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Nov 2025, 2.26pm.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from 24th November 2025 – 24th January 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild Dogs.
The program will take place in Toorale National Park and State Conservation Area.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the 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 NPWS Bourke office on 0268300200.
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Applies from Mon 24 Nov 2025, 11.00am to Sat 24 Jan 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Nov 2025, 1.52pm.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a 1080 ground baiting program from 24th of November 2025 to the 24th January 2026. the operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild Dogs.
The program will take place in Gundabooka NP and SCA.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Dometic 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 contract the local NPWS Bourke office for more information on: 0268300200.
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Applies from Fri 31 Oct 2025, 11.00pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Oct 2025, 5.10pm.
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:
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.
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Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 6.00am to Tue 3 Nov 2026, 10.24am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Oct 2025, 10.26am.
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
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Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 6.00am to Tue 3 Nov 2026, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Oct 2025, 10.22am.
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
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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.46am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 7.51pm.
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:
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.
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Applies from Sat 1 Nov 2025, 1.27pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Dec 2025, 6.22pm.
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:
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.
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Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 10.44am to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Oct 2025, 10.47am.
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:
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.
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Applies from Mon 13 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Sep 2025, 8.49am.
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:
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.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Sep 2025, 10.18am.
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:
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.
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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.31am to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Nov 2025, 9.28pm.
Cobar Council Public Notice
Road Closure – The Wool Track (Between Bloomfield Rd & Belarabon Rd)
Please be advised that The Wool Track, between Bloomfield Road and Belarabon Road, will be closed to all traffic from Monday, 1st September to Friday, 19th December 2025.
The closure will allow Cobar Council to carry out important upgrade and sealing works on this section of road.
The works are intended to improve safety for workers, reduce construction costs, and shorten the overall project timeline.
Detours will be in place, with signs directing traffic via Belarabon Road and Developmental Road/Bloomfield Road.
Emergency Services will be exempt from the road closure, and appropriate signage will be in place at the closure points to clearly indicate this exemption.
For further information, please contact Cobar Council’s Director of Engineering Services on 02 6836 5888.
Please also review livetraffic.com for the most recent updates.
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Applies from Sat 3 May 2025, 8.00am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 4.43pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Aug 2025, 5.33pm.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 3rd May 2025 to 31st December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) grain for the control of feral pigs and 1080 meat baits for wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Warrambool State Conservation Area as weather and seasonal conditions allow. Australian wildlife has a naturally high tolerance to 1080 and will not be negatively impacted.
The program is designed to minimise the impact of feral pigs, wild dogs and foxes on native vegetation, wildlife and neighbouring enterprises.
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 Barwon NPWS area office for more information on 6792 7300.
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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 10.44am to Mon 5 Jan 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Sep 2025, 9.17am.
This is a new national park. The park is currently closed while we are busy creating visitor experiences and we will open the park in 2026. Penalties apply for non-compliance For more information, please contact the NPWS Bourke office on (02) 6830 0200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 7.57am.
There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area.
For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Mon 4 Dec 2023, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Sep 2025, 9.38am.
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:
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.
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| 8 December 2025 | Other planned events | Notice of 1080 Ground Baiting Program - Ginghet Nature Reserve | Details |
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Applies from Mon 8 Dec 2025, 7.00am to Mon 22 Dec 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Dec 2025, 1.51pm 1080 ground baiting activities targeting feral pigs will commence across Ginghet Nature Reserve from Monday 8th to Monday 22nd December 2025. The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting locations. 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 event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. Please contact the local NPWS Area office for more information on 02 6843 4011 (Baradine). Affects 1 park in this region: Show list |
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| 8 December 2025 | Closed parks | Toorale NP closed due to ground pest operation | Details |
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Applies from Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4.00pm to Sat 13 Dec 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Nov 2025, 12.16pm Toorale National Park & State Conservation Area will be closed from 9th to 12th December for a Ground Pest Operation.
All visitation areas will be closed during this time.
For all enquiries please contact the Bourke Office on 02 6830 0200.
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| 14 December 2025 | Closed areas | Yapa (Mulgowan) art site closure | Details |
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Applies from Sun 14 Dec 2025, 5.00pm to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Dec 2025, 12.14pm Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 15 December to Friday 19 December 2025 while the Yapa (Mulgowan) art site is being upgraded. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6830 0200.
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| 28 April 2026 | Closed areas | Darling River Campground is closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control | Details |
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