For the first time in NSW, an Aboriginal ranger organisation has been officially appointed as honorary National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) rangers.
The Gamay Rangers now have the same operational authority as NPWS rangers and field officers in Kamay Botany Bay National Park and Towra Point Nature Reserve.
As honorary national park rangers, the Gamay crew will work alongside the NPWS team on park to share traditional knowledge and techniques, and be involved in the operations of the national parks on their Country.
NPWS will continue managing Kamay Botany Bay National Park and Towra Point Nature Reserve, and the Gamay Rangers will support NPWS with conservation and compliance work, including protection of marine mammals.
NPWS recently trained the Gamay rangers in how to safely attempt the dangerous and delicate job of rescuing whales entangled off the coast.
The La Perouse Aboriginal Land Council and the Gamay Rangers are passionate about sharing their knowledge and protecting the sea country around Botany Bay and this partnership is a natural step in managing the area.
It is fitting that the cultural knowledge, which has been held and safeguarded by Aboriginal people, will now be shared with park staff, the community and visitors.
I am delighted that Kamay and Towra Point will be the first places in NSW where honorary Aboriginal rangers are working alongside our dedicated parks staff.
The trainee rangers work for NPWS while studying for a tertiary degree, and once the program is finished, they receive a full-time ongoing ranger role within NPWS.
CronullaFest 2024 day 2!
๐ถ๐ฎ๐ท๐ Music, food, market stalls and rides all happening in the Cronulla CBD til 4pm today (Sunday).
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The rise of social media has seen a huge increase in mental illness, plus sleep, social and attention deprivation, among young people across the western world.
Letโs raise the legal access age to 16.
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Shire Matters with Mark Speakman: Social media and young people
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๐๐Australia is making an extraordinary showing at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, currently holding 41 medals โ 11 gold ๐ฅ, 12 silver ๐ฅ, and 18 bronze ๐ฅ!
A special shout out to Alexa Leary (@alexa_leary), who not only claimed gold but also broke the womenโs 100m freestyle S9 world record! ๐ Thatโs after her incredible recovery and resilience from a near-fatal accident in 2021.
Another big shout out to Dan Michel (@Dan_Michel) from Cronulla who won silver for Boccia Menโs Individual BC3!
With our team competing across 17 sports, thereโs still plenty of action left and more chances to add to our medal haul! Letโs keep cheering them on ๐๐ #Paralympics #TeamAustralia ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations
Go Aussies
Each week over 350 volunteers and over 700 staff from the Chinese Australian Services Society (CASS Care) provide a range of community and other services to over 7000 families across Greater Sydney, Wollongong and Melbourne.
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We were glad to have you with us~
Nice pictures mark
๐ Good Afternoon, ๐ Congratulations, ๐ HaVe A GrEaT DaY! #Great_pHotOs, ๐ #Amazing_Work, #GreAt_LeAdeR ๐
I bet you are still supporting the Yes vote for a voice to parliament even though we voted against it. You are definitely one of Australian Labor Party best supporter, another Lib minister that wishes he was Labor minister
While you remain leader of the NSW Liberals they will never make it back into government. I have Voted Liberal for 45years and never have I seen a weaker leader , you are an embarrassment. You have not only damaged state Liberal Party but now you are a risk to the Federal Liberal party. Bo one knew who you were until this latest debacle and now we do we want you gone.
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ITโS LEGACY WEEK 2024
Legacy Week was launched today at the Cenotaph in Martin Place.
The Legacy Week appeal has been running since the 1940s, for Australians to show their support for the widows and children whose loved ones have served our country.
You can help this cause by buying a Legacy badge from any volunteer around the Sydney CBD and across NSW this week.
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And what is the Liberal Party's legacy? I can't tell you how badly the Liberal Party has failed us. As a member of the Australian Jewish Community, voting for candidates in our council election will be near impossible. I can't vote Greens, or Labor, and most of our independent candidates are a very poor option. You have failed us at the most important time. Antisemitism is through the roof, and we have very little support in council. Now we have less.
Hi Mark. We are liberal voters. Georgia Ryburn is unfit to be Pittwater MP. Liberal Party should not preselect her as the candidate. Georgia Ryburn has never lived in Pittwater in her entire life, also there are scandals about her which will bring the Liberal Party into disrepute. Liberal Party should preselect Michael Gencher who is Pittwater Ward Councillor. Thank you for your service. You are our great leader. Wishing you all the best, Mark!
๐ฉโโ๏ธ๐จโโ๏ธโHaving a gala timeโ at the Sutherland Hospital fundraising gala 2024.
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Great night
Such a great night . ๐
๐ Good Evening, ๐ Congratulations, ๐ HaVe A GrEaT DaY! #Great_pHoToS, ๐ #Amazing_Work, #GreAt_LeAdeR ๐