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Parks staff awarded National Emergency Medals for Black Summer efforts
06 October 2022
Fire brigade staff from National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) CFS on the Limestone Coast were recently recognised for their stellar efforts during the 2019-20 Australian Black Summer bushfires.

Granite Island café reopening in time for October school holidays
01 October 2022
The Granite Island Recreation Park café will reopen from today with coffee, fresh food, drinks and ice-creams available for those making the trip across the causeway.

Parks of the Flinders Ranges celebrated in October
30 September 2022
Spring has sprung in the Flinders Ranges, with wattle now in full bloom across the region.

Record visitor numbers at Naracoorte, Tantanoola caves as tourists flock to South East SA
30 September 2022
Visitor numbers have risen to record levels at national parks in the state’s South East, including at South Australia’s only World Heritage-listed site, the Naracoorte Caves.

Bassian thrush survey in full flight across the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu
26 September 2022
A unique survey is rolling out across national parks in the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula with the aim of boosting knowledge on a rarely spotted bird, the Bassian thrush.

Heritage cottages arise from the ashes to reopen in iconic Kangaroo Island park
26 September 2022
Burnt down in the Kangaroo Island bushfires of 2019-20 two state heritage listed cottages have arisen from the ashes to become the newest and highest standard of accommodation offered by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).

Friends of Parks volunteers celebrate 40 years of protecting our natural environment
25 September 2022
Friends of Parks (FoP) is celebrated its 40th birthday on Sunday with an event at Belair National Park for representatives from the 145 member groups.

Have your say on a new management plan for Murray River National Park
02 September 2022
Riverland locals and nature lovers are encouraged to have their say on a revised management plan for the popular Murray River National Park.

Spring is in the Eyre this September
01 September 2022
Spring into South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula parks this September as National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) celebrates the region as Park of the Month.

Rangers to the rescue as drift rope threatens sea lion pups at Seal Bay
30 August 2022
Fast acting rangers on Kangaroo Island are being praised for their efforts removing a massive piece of marine debris that washed up in an important sea lion sanctuary.