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New South Wales air quality and smoke forecast

Every enabled government PM2.5 monitor in one view · updated

Current air quality and forecast

Now · statewide medianGood2.0 µg/m³ median
Highest readingGood10.0 µg/m³ · Walgett
Forecast high · next 48 hours212.1 µg/m³White Cliffs · FMI SILAM · 09 Oct, 8:00 PM AEDT

Agency fire reports across New South Wales

Jurisdiction-wide

New South Wales agencies report 16 records at 16 fire locations: 11 Advice warnings and 5 other fire locations. There are also 2 planned or registered burns.

View 16 fire locations
AdviceGORDON BROOK RD, PULGANBARBeing controlled · Bush FireNSW Rural Fire Service
Official warning details

ALERT LEVEL: Advice
LOCATION: GORDON BROOK RD, PULGANBAR 2460
COUNCIL AREA: Clarence Valley
STATUS: Being controlled
TYPE: Bush Fire
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 202 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service
UPDATED: 8 Oct 2026 11:16

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AdviceBULLEN BULLEN RD, WAUKIVORYUnder control · Bush FireNSW Rural Fire Service
Official warning details

ALERT LEVEL: Advice
LOCATION: BULLEN BULLEN RD, WAUKIVORY 2422
COUNCIL AREA: Mid-Coast
STATUS: Under control
TYPE: Bush Fire
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 34 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service
UPDATED: 8 Oct 2026 09:38

Official source
AdviceCAPARRA RD, CAPARRAUnder control · Grass FireNSW Rural Fire Service
Official warning details

ALERT LEVEL: Advice
LOCATION: CAPARRA RD, CAPARRA 2429
COUNCIL AREA: Mid-Coast
STATUS: Under control
TYPE: Grass Fire
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 229 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service
UPDATED: 8 Oct 2026 10:33

Official source
AdviceLES AVERY DR, TABULAMUnder control · Grass FireNSW Rural Fire Service
Official warning details

ALERT LEVEL: Advice
LOCATION: LES AVERY DR, TABULAM 2469
COUNCIL AREA: Tenterfield
STATUS: Under control
TYPE: Grass Fire
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 13 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service
UPDATED: 8 Oct 2026 13:05

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AdviceMASONITE RD, TOMAGOUnder control · Bush FireNSW Rural Fire Service
Official warning details

ALERT LEVEL: Advice
LOCATION: MASONITE RD, TOMAGO 2322
COUNCIL AREA: Port Stephens
STATUS: Under control
TYPE: Bush Fire
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 0 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
UPDATED: 8 Oct 2026 10:55

Official source
AdviceMOUNT LINDESAY RD, LEGUMEUnder control · Bush FireNSW Rural Fire Service
Official warning details

ALERT LEVEL: Advice
LOCATION: MOUNT LINDESAY RD, LEGUME 2476
COUNCIL AREA: Tenterfield
STATUS: Under control
TYPE: Bush Fire
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 2099 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service
UPDATED: 8 Oct 2026 08:36

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AdviceOGILVIE RD, TABULAMUnder control · Bush FireNSW Rural Fire Service
Official warning details

ALERT LEVEL: Advice
LOCATION: Western end of Ogilvie Drive, TABULAM 2469
COUNCIL AREA: Tenterfield
STATUS: Under control
TYPE: Bush Fire
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 2510 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service
UPDATED: 8 Oct 2026 08:33

Official source
AdviceRIFLE RANGE RD, INVERELLUnder control · Bush FireNSW Rural Fire Service
Official warning details

ALERT LEVEL: Advice
LOCATION: RIFLE RANGE RD, INVERELL 2360
COUNCIL AREA: Inverell
STATUS: Under control
TYPE: Bush Fire
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 1422 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service
UPDATED: 8 Oct 2026 08:34

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AdviceROGAN BRIDGE RD, COPMANHURSTUnder control · Bush FireNSW Rural Fire Service
Official warning details

ALERT LEVEL: Advice
LOCATION: ROGAN BRIDGE RD, COPMANHURST 2460
COUNCIL AREA: Clarence Valley
STATUS: Under control
TYPE: Bush Fire
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 39 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service
UPDATED: 8 Oct 2026 12:54

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AdviceRUGBY ST, ELLALONGUnder control · Bush FireNSW Rural Fire Service
Official warning details

ALERT LEVEL: Advice
LOCATION: RUGBY ST, ELLALONG 2325
COUNCIL AREA: Cessnock
STATUS: Under control
TYPE: Bush Fire
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 0 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service
UPDATED: 8 Oct 2026 12:51

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AdviceTERREEL RD, WARDS RIVERUnder control · Bush FireNSW Rural Fire Service
Official warning details

ALERT LEVEL: Advice
LOCATION: TERREEL RD, WARDS RIVER 2422
COUNCIL AREA: Mid-Coast
STATUS: Under control
TYPE: Bush Fire
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 93 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service
UPDATED: 8 Oct 2026 09:45

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DAIRYVILLE RD, UPPER ORARAResponding · Vehicle/Equipment FireNSW Rural Fire Service
Agency report details

ALERT LEVEL: Not Applicable
LOCATION: DAIRYVILLE RD, UPPER ORARA 2450
COUNCIL AREA: Coffs Harbour
STATUS: Responding
TYPE: Vehicle/Equipment Fire
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 0 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service
UPDATED: 8 Oct 2026 13:00

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DONNYBROOK FIRETRAIL, BACK CREEKUnder control · Bush FireNSW Rural Fire Service
Agency report details

ALERT LEVEL: Not Applicable
LOCATION: DONNYBROOK FIRETRAIL, BACK CREEK 2372
COUNCIL AREA: Tenterfield
STATUS: Under control
TYPE: Bush Fire
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 3479 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service
UPDATED: 8 Oct 2026 08:30

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MANILLA RD, RED HILLUnder control · Haystack fireNSW Rural Fire Service
Agency report details

ALERT LEVEL: Not Applicable
LOCATION: MANILLA RD, RED HILL 2347
COUNCIL AREA: Tamworth
STATUS: Under control
TYPE: Haystack fire
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 0 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service
UPDATED: 8 Oct 2026 10:54

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SCRUB RD, TENTERFIELDUnder control · Grass FireNSW Rural Fire Service
Agency report details

ALERT LEVEL: Not Applicable
LOCATION: SCRUB RD, TENTERFIELD 2372
COUNCIL AREA: Tenterfield
STATUS: Under control
TYPE: Grass Fire
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 378 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service
UPDATED: 8 Oct 2026 08:27

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TULLIBIGEAL RD, TULLIBIGEALUnder control · OtherNSW Rural Fire Service
Agency report details

ALERT LEVEL: Not Applicable
LOCATION: TULLIBIGEAL RD, TULLIBIGEAL 2669
COUNCIL AREA: Lachlan
STATUS: Under control
TYPE: Other
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 0 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service
UPDATED: 8 Oct 2026 02:01

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Forestry Plantation HR - OLNEY SF 077-078Under control · Hazard ReductionNSW Rural Fire Service
Agency report details

ALERT LEVEL: Planned Burn
LOCATION: BEAVENS RIDGE FOREST RD, RAVENSDALE 2259
COUNCIL AREA: Central Coast
STATUS: Under control
TYPE: Hazard Reduction
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 86 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Forestry Corporation of NSW
UPDATED: 8 Oct 2026 09:58

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SILLS LANE, EURUNDEREEUnder control · Hazard ReductionNSW Rural Fire Service
Agency report details

ALERT LEVEL: Planned Burn
LOCATION: SILLS LANE, EURUNDEREE 2850
COUNCIL AREA: Mid-Western
STATUS: Under control
TYPE: Hazard Reduction
FIRE: Yes
SIZE: 0 ha
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service
UPDATED: 8 Oct 2026 12:36

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Agency fire reports updated

Current Air Quality Readings

78 reporting
Good · 78

Highest readings right now

current hourly PM2.5
WalgettGood10.0 µg/m³Indicative sensorBradfield HighwayGood9.2 µg/m³CamberwellGood6.3 µg/m³Rouse HillGood5.4 µg/m³LidcombeGood5.4 µg/m³

Explore local forecasts

23 locations
Greater Sydney2.3 µg/m³ median · 21 current monitorsGoodNewcastle2.1 µg/m³ median · 7 current monitorsGoodWollongong2.5 µg/m³ median · 5 current monitorsGoodCentral Coast2.7 µg/m³ median · 6 current monitorsGoodBlue Mountains1.5 µg/m³ median · 4 current monitorsGoodCoffs Harbour4.5 µg/m³ median · 1 current monitorGood

Regional-city pages sample research forecasts at the named centre and summarise current government monitors within 50 km. Nearby fire context uses a 150 km radius.

View all regional cities and towns (18)
AlburyGood5.3 µg/m³ median · 4 current monitors · Location forecastArmidaleGood2.3 µg/m³ median · 1 current monitor · Location forecastBatemans BayNo active PM2.5No active hourly PM2.5 monitor in area · Location forecastBathurstGood2.3 µg/m³ median · 3 current monitors · Location forecastBlue MountainsGood1.5 µg/m³ median · 4 current monitors · Location forecastBroken HillGood1.0 µg/m³ median · 1 current monitor · Location forecastByron BayGood1.0 µg/m³ median · 1 current monitor · Location forecastCentral CoastGood2.7 µg/m³ median · 6 current monitors · Location forecastCoffs HarbourGood4.5 µg/m³ median · 1 current monitor · Location forecastDubboGood0.0 µg/m³ median · 1 current monitor · Location forecastLismoreGood1.0 µg/m³ median · 1 current monitor · Location forecastNewcastleGood2.1 µg/m³ median · 7 current monitors · Location forecastNowraGood4.5 µg/m³ median · 2 current monitors · Location forecastOrangeGood2.3 µg/m³ median · 3 current monitors · Location forecastPort MacquarieGood3.7 µg/m³ median · 1 current monitor · Location forecastTamworthGood2.7 µg/m³ median · 1 current monitor · Location forecastWagga WaggaGood1.0 µg/m³ median · 3 current monitors · Location forecastWollongongGood2.5 µg/m³ median · 5 current monitors · Location forecast
View Sydney regions (4)
East SydneyGood2.2 µg/m³ median · 9 current monitors · NSW air-quality regionCentral West SydneyGood5.0 µg/m³ median · 4 current monitors · NSW air-quality regionSouth West SydneyGood2.4 µg/m³ median · 4 current monitors · NSW air-quality regionNorth West SydneyGood1.8 µg/m³ median · 3 current monitors · NSW air-quality region
All government monitors (83 total; 78 current)
MonitorPM2.5 µg/m³Air qualityObserved local
Walgett †10.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Bradfield Highway9.2Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Camberwell6.3Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Rouse Hill5.4Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Lidcombe5.4Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Bathurst4.9Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Kembla Grange4.7Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Parramatta North4.5Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Coffs Harbour4.5Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Narrabri4.5Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Muswellbrook4.4Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEDT
Liverpool4.4Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Albion Park South4.2Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Werrimull †4.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Port Macquarie3.7Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Stockton3.3Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
St Marys3.3Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Beresfield3.2Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Cammeray3.2Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Randwick3.1Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Merriwa3.1Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Quirindi2.7Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Campbelltown West2.5Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Rozelle2.4Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Millthorpe2.3Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Wyong2.3Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Armidale2.3Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Camden2.2Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Alexandria2.2Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Morisset2.1Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Carrington2.1Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Cook And Phillip2.1Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Buronga †2.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Euston †2.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Hay †2.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Hillston †2.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Junee †2.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Lake Victoria †2.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Walpeup †2.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Ultimo-Uts2.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Gunnedah1.9Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Penrith1.8Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Macquarie Park1.7Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Earlwood1.4Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Bringelly1.2Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Richmond1.1Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Bourke †1.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Broken Hill †1.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Cowra †1.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Deniliquin †1.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Griffith †1.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Gunnedah 2 †1.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Lismore †1.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Merimbula †1.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Moree †1.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Mudgee †1.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Pooncarie †1.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Rand †1.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Temora †1.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Tibooburra †1.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Wagga Wagga North2 †1.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
White Cliffs †1.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Prospect0.9Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEDT
Albury0.8Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Wallsend0.7Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Newcastle0.6Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Mayfield0.6Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Wollongong0.4Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Wagga Wagga North0.2Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Orange0.2Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Cobar †0.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Coombah †0.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Dubbo †0.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Kyalite †0.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Lameroo †0.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Narrandera †0.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
Parkes †0.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT
West Wyalong †0.0Good08 Oct, 12:00 PM AEDT

† The publishing agency identifies these as indicative sensors. They add local coverage but are not reference-grade monitors.

Additional PM10 coverage

10 PM10-only monitors

These sites improve geographic coverage but are excluded from all PM2.5 categories, medians, NowCasts and forecast comparisons.

Aberdeen4.8 µg/m³ PM10PM10-only coverage monitorBulga4.6 µg/m³ PM10PM10-only coverage monitorJerrys Plains66.9 µg/m³ PM10PM10-only coverage monitorMaison Dieu7.3 µg/m³ PM10PM10-only coverage monitorMount Thorley7.5 µg/m³ PM10PM10-only coverage monitorMuswellbrook Nw7.3 µg/m³ PM10PM10-only coverage monitorSingleton Nw7.8 µg/m³ PM10PM10-only coverage monitorSingleton South9.9 µg/m³ PM10PM10-only coverage monitorWarkworth16.6 µg/m³ PM10PM10-only coverage monitorWybong19.6 µg/m³ PM10PM10-only coverage monitor
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