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New National Park for NSW

Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a new national park for NSW – providing another significant boost for the State’s koala population – along with a major new package that will improve access to existing national parks. The State’s newest national park will cover around 3680 hectares in the north of Goulburn electorate, bordering Wollondilly. The…

Uluru wins tourism top prize

The Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park has taken out the top prize at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, as Australia’s best major tourist attraction. Environment Minister Tony Burke today congratulated the park’s traditional owners, board and staff on their win. “I know I’m not alone in my passion for Uluru. More than 250,000 people visit the…