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The NSW Government has announced a $500 million NSW Emergency Drought Relief Package to help farmers manage the effects of the current drought. -

Shark week for schools is here!

Join us for our first virtual excursion live from Lighthouse Beach Ballina on Thursday, 27 September. DPI's shark scientists will be coming to you live from the beach and the shark tagging boat to go myth busting!

Gone Fishing Day - 14 October 2018
Gone Fishing Day - 14 October 2018

Gone Fishing Day

DPI will be running a host of events to celebrate our love of fishing and encourage everyone to get out on the water on 14 October 2018.

October is AFB Awareness Month - help stop the spread of American Foulbrood in Australia
October is AFB Awareness Month - help stop the spread of American Foulbrood in Australia

AFB awareness month

American foulbrood (AFB) is a fatal and incurable brood disease of European honey bees. If you keep honeybees, inspect your hives during October!

DPI is the feature exhibitor at the 2018 Australian National Field Days 25-27 October showcasing how DPI has been with NSW every step of the way
DPI is the feature exhibitor at the 2018 Australian National Field Days 25-27 October showcasing how DPI has been with NSW every step of the way

DPI to feature at the 2018 Australian National Field Days

The NSW DPI will be the feature exhibitor at this year’s Australian National Field Days to be held from 25 to 27 October at Borenore.

Emergency Drought Relief Package

The NSW Government has announced a $500 million Emergency Drought Relief Package to help farmers manage the effects of the current drought.

Animal welfare legislation changes

Improving identification of cats and dogs and promoting responsible pet ownership.

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