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For the benefit of PA members, here is a note that has been sent to NAPFA members today. Dear NAPFA member, WARNING TO FOSSICKERS ABOUT NSW SLUICING DEVELOPMENTS The NSW Department of Planning, Environment, Resources and Energy (PERE) (new department that incorporates the old Resources and...

Hi all, worry for short notice. I'm doing a radio interview tonight around 8:20PM for ABC NSW "Evenings" program. It goes statewide and the interviewer is Chris Bath. Pass it on through your social media if you can. http://www.abc.net.au/radio/sydney/programs/evenings/evenings/8468986 The...

I noticed that this State Conservation Area has some historical diamond and gold mining. NAPFA would be interested in the assessment of forum members as to this areas suitability as a potential destination for fossicking and why you think it should be allowed or nor allowed. You should note...

I was sent this warning by a NAPFA member and feel that it should be advised as wide as possible as these are very popular with fossickers and campers. I use one of these myself. Upshot is they don't meet Australian standards...

Some innovative marketing here! Central West Prospecting Supplies is keen to support NAPFA as well as other clubs and associations, in recognition of the effort such groups put into the industry. Andrew Grech the owner of the shop is also a proud supporter and member of NAPFA. This is the...

Is there any worthwhile fossicking (for any material -- not just gold) in any of these Local Government Areas? I specifically need information on the LGA areas identified (not other council areas near them). Tweed Shire Council Shellharbour Shire Council Ballina Shire Council Byron Shire...

After a sustained representation effort over about 12 months including a ministerial meeting, NAPFA is pleased to draw your attention to a new posting on the Department of Resources and Energy Website about Landholder Indemnity. See the text and link below. In plain English it means if you have...

In the interests of helping to inform Prospecting Australia forum members about the NSW&ACT Prospectors and Fossickers Association, the following Questions and Answers have been prepared. What is NAPFA? NAPFA is the NSW&ACT Prospectors and Fossickers Association Inc. It is a registered NSW...