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What is High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI)?
Friday 20 September 2024
Several strains of HPAI (or bird flu) are spreading globally, causing widescale death of poultry and wild birds.
Several strains of HPAI (or bird flu) are spreading globally, causing widescale death of poultry and wild birds.
Road upgrades in Norfolk Island National Park
Friday 23 September 2022
A $7 million project to improve road safety and visitor access to key tourist sites at Norfolk Island National Park will commence on 30 September 2022.
A $7 million project to improve road safety and visitor access to key tourist sites at Norfolk Island National Park will commence on 30 September 2022.
Herald petrel arrives on Phillip Island
Wednesday 6 July 2022
For the first time ever, the Herald petrel has been recorded visiting within the Norfolk Island National Park.
For the first time ever, the Herald petrel has been recorded visiting within the Norfolk Island National Park.
Norfolk Island COVID-19 frequently asked questions
Thursday 5 May 2022
Frequently asked questions about COVID-19
Frequently asked questions about COVID-19
Saving Norfolk Island’s endemic land snails
Tuesday 20 July 2021
Did you know that Norfolk Island is home to 70 described species of endemic snails, making it one of Australia’s hotspots of land snail diversity?
Did you know that Norfolk Island is home to 70 described species of endemic snails, making it one of Australia’s hotspots of land snail diversity?
Norfolk Marine Park habitat mapping projects
Monday 19 July 2021
Parks Australia is funding two exciting Our Marine Parks Grants programs for habitat mapping in Norfolk Marine Park. Together, these eagerly anticipated projects will, for the first time, give us a detailed and current understanding of the underwater ecosystems surrounding Norfolk Island.
Parks Australia is funding two exciting Our Marine Parks Grants programs for habitat mapping in Norfolk Marine Park. Together, these eagerly anticipated projects will, for the first time, give us a detailed and current understanding of the underwater ecosystems surrounding Norfolk Island.
Kermadec petrel recovery in Norfolk Island National Park
Thursday 8 July 2021
The Kermadec petrel (Pterodroma neglecta neglecta) is listed as Vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999. Once more common and breeding on islands across the southern Pacific Ocean, its breeding range has shrunk significantly. In the Australian region it breeds on Balls Pyramid (to the south of Lord Howe Island) and on Phillip Island, in Norfolk Island National Park.
The Kermadec petrel (Pterodroma neglecta neglecta) is listed as Vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999. Once more common and breeding on islands across the southern Pacific Ocean, its breeding range has shrunk significantly. In the Australian region it breeds on Balls Pyramid (to the south of Lord Howe Island) and on Phillip Island, in Norfolk Island National Park.
Breakthrough for one of the world’s rarest owls
Friday 17 April 2020
Norfolk Island National Park rangers have confirmed the first Norfolk Island morepork owl chicks in more than a decade have survived to become fledglings.
Norfolk Island National Park rangers have confirmed the first Norfolk Island morepork owl chicks in more than a decade have survived to become fledglings.
Norfolk Island COVID-19 frequently asked questions
Tuesday 31 March 2020
Frequently asked questions about COVID-19
Frequently asked questions about COVID-19
Rare Norfolk cliff plant species on the road to recovery
Wednesday 18 March 2020
Cuttings from one of the rarest plants in the world are being grown in the nursery at Norfolk Island National Park and Botanic Gardens under a new recovery program.
Cuttings from one of the rarest plants in the world are being grown in the nursery at Norfolk Island National Park and Botanic Gardens under a new recovery program.
Country music festival
Thursday 29 November 2018
The Country Music festival on Norfolk Island showcases some of Australia and New Zealand’s best talent, with a Pacific twist.
The Country Music festival on Norfolk Island showcases some of Australia and New Zealand’s best talent, with a Pacific twist.
Norfolk Island Food Festival
Wednesday 31 October 2018
Showcasing the wide variety of produce & promoting the Island as a taste sensation with a rich history in food and tradition.
Showcasing the wide variety of produce & promoting the Island as a taste sensation with a rich history in food and tradition.
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