Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2024, 9.05am to Mon 2 Dec 2024, 9.06am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2024, 5.59am

Other planned events: Notice of pest animal control program - Poison 1080 CPE for Fox control

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program which will include the placement of Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE’s) containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) for the control of foxes.

The program will be continuous and ongoing between 18 November 2024, until 2 December 2024 within Beni State Conservation Area.

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate.

Pets and property 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 reserve or baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please call Team Leader Ranger Jason Neville at the NPWS Central West Area Office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640 or email:

npws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au

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• Beni State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Nov 2024, 11.02am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

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:

• They're under direct control of an adult
• The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

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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• Biddon State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.03am to Tue 25 Mar 2025, 12.44pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Oct 2024, 12.47pm

Other planned events: Solid Fuel Fire Ban

A solid fuel fire ban is in place for Two Dams Picnic Area and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During solid fuel 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:

• They're under direct control of an adult
• The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

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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• Beni State Conservation Area
  • Two Dams picnic area

Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 7.47am

Safety alerts: Reduce speed and drive to conditions

Ongoing wet weather has impacted the roads in this reserve, leaving them washed out and/or under water for long periods of time. While they have dried out, access trails can still have rough surfaces and require maintenance. Please reduce speed, drive to conditions, and be aware of your surroundings. Heavy plant may be working in the area and care should be taken if you come across them. 

For more information, contact the NPWS Dubbo area office on 02 6841 7100.

Affects 6 parks nearby. Show list

• Coolbaggie Nature Reserve
• Drillwarrina National Park
• Goonoo National Park
• Goonoo State Conservation Area
• Mogriguy National Park
• Sappa Bulga National Park