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The NSW national park service wants community feedback on proposed changes to camping in NSW. Many camping charges in parks climbers visit will increase dramatically if the fee scale goes ahead. We urge climbers to examine the changes and provide a submission of their own. You can read the linked ACANSW submission which is focused on the impacts the changes could have on climbers. You may want to consider how the proposed changes will impact other park camping experiences you enjoy. Submissions needed: NPWS Camping Proposal - 13th May 2025
The NSW national park service wants community feedback on proposed changes to camping in NSW. Many camping charges in parks climbers visit will increase dramatically if the fee scale goes ahead. We urge climbers to examine the changes and provide a submission of their own. You can read the linked ACANSW submission which is focused on the impacts the changes could have on climbers. You may want to consider how the proposed changes will impact other park camping experiences you enjoy.
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Eight climbers joined the NPA Friends of Tomaree in the ongoing One Mile beach battle against bitou and other weeds One Mile Beach Bush Regen - 11th May 2025
Eight climbers joined the NPA Friends of Tomaree in the ongoing One Mile beach battle against bitou and other weeds
Climbers made the most of a brief spell of clear weather to help clean up Alfords Point in George’s River National Park from the garbage that blows in from the surrounding road and neighbourhood. Alfords Point Clean Up - 11th May 2025
Climbers made the most of a brief spell of clear weather to help clean up Alfords Point in George’s River National Park from the garbage that blows in from the surrounding road and neighbourhood.
After making dog leads and a welcome mat, you may still have much old climbing rope that you would rather didn’t go to landfill. Have a look at this project and complete the survey to help out ReRoped – Giving a New Life to Old Ropes - 24th April 2025
After making dog leads and a welcome mat, you may still have much old climbing rope that you would rather didn’t go to landfill. Have a look at this project and complete the survey to help out
Help Hornsby Shire Council recognise and manage its great rock climbing resources like Berowra, Mt Ku ring gai and the Fear Factory by completing the survey to inform its Natural Recreation Strategy. It closes March 19 Hornsby Shire Recreational Strategy- Have your say - 23rd February 2025
Help Hornsby Shire Council recognise and manage its great rock climbing resources like Berowra, Mt Ku ring gai and the Fear Factory by completing the survey to inform its Natural Recreation Strategy. It closes March 19
Dyurrite Cultural Landscape draft amendment submission - 14th February 2025
Submissions close today- 14 Feb 2025 for the Dyuritte Cultural Landscape-Arapiles-Tooan State Park draft amendment.
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This article summarises the open letter regarding the proposed management plan for Arapiles/Dyurrite calling for improved consultation and a better plan that recognises the importance of climbing to climbers and the local community. Over 10 000 individuals signed as well as 155 businesses and organisations, This great response has been sent to politicians in Victoria. A reminder that formal submissions to the existing flawed plan are due by February 14. Arapiles Open letter Summary - 9th February 2025
This article summarises the open letter regarding the proposed management plan for Arapiles/Dyurrite calling for improved consultation and a better plan that recognises the importance of climbing to climbers and the local community. Over 10 000 individuals signed as well as 155 businesses and organisations, This great response has been sent to politicians in Victoria. A reminder that formal submissions to the existing flawed plan are due by February 14.
Read about crag care events throughout NSW in 2024 and some plans for 2025. Help arrange a clean up at your local crag on March 2- clean up Australia Day Crag care in 2024 - 18th December 2024
Read about crag care events throughout NSW in 2024 and some plans for 2025. Help arrange a clean up at your local crag on March 2- clean up Australia Day
You can now download the Member Jungle mobile app and stay up to date with what's going on our membership group. You can update your membership details and also receive notifications about important event reminders, latest news and more. Visit the Mobile App page (under Membership) to find out more. Download our New Mobile App - 22nd November 2024
You can now download the Member Jungle mobile app and stay up to date with what's going on our membership group. You can update your membership details and also receive notifications about important event reminders, latest news and more. Visit the Mobile App page (under Membership) to find out more.
ACANSW was thrilled to be invited to co-host the Climbing Film Tour 2024 in Sydney. This gave us an opportunity to meet plenty of climbers young and old and spread word of the advocacy we do. Climbing Film Tour 2024 invites ACANSW - 17th November 2024
ACANSW was thrilled to be invited to co-host the Climbing Film Tour 2024 in Sydney. This gave us an opportunity to meet plenty of climbers young and old and spread word of the advocacy we do.


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