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Darling River drive

Toorale National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 11 November 2024, 9.14am

Applies from Wed 23 Oct 2024, 1.00am to Mon 23 Dec 2024, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 9.14am.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Toorale National park and State Conservation Area from Wednesday 23rd October 2024 to Monday 23rd December 2024.The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.

Domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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.

For further information please contact the NPWS Bourke Area office on (02) 6830 0200

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
19 January 2025 Closed parks Park closed for pest control operation Details

Applies from Sun 19 Jan 2025, 12.33pm to Sat 25 Jan 2025, 8.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Dec 2024, 12.42pm

Toorale NP & SCA will be closed for a ground pest operation from 6am Monday 20th January 2025 and will reopen 8am Saturday 25th January 2025.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS office in Bourke on 02 6830 0200 between 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday or visit the NSW National Parks safety page

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 23 Oct 2024, 1.00am to Mon 23 Dec 2024, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 9.14am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Gundabooka National park and State Conservation Area from Wednesday 23rd October 2024 to Monday 23rd December 2024.The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.

Domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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.

For further information please contact the NPWS Bourke Area office on (02) 6830 0200

Affects 2 parks and 12 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 23 Oct 2024, 1.00am to Mon 23 Dec 2024, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 9.14am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Toorale National park and State Conservation Area from Wednesday 23rd October 2024 to Monday 23rd December 2024.The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.

Domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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.

For further information please contact the NPWS Bourke Area office on (02) 6830 0200

Affects 2 parks and 10 locations nearby. Show list

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/driving-routes/darling-river-drive/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Toorale National Park in the Outback NSW region

  • Toorale National Park and SCA is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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