Media Releases
More inclusive facilities on the way for Deep Rock Pavilion
Women and girls in Melbourne’s north will have more opportunities to get involved in community sport, with modern, accessible and female-friendly facilities on the way for the Deep Rock Sporting Precinct.
Plenty River Trail works starting soon
Communities in Melbourne’s north are another step closer to enjoying more ways to experience Plenty Gorge Regional Park, with a contractor appointed to build the first two sections of the new Plenty River Trail.
Choose your own adventure on the Grampians Peaks Trail
If you have not yet experienced the iconic Grampians Peaks Trail, there are now even more ways to enjoy it.
Avoid campsite clangers this grand final long weekend
With warm spring weather and an extra day off drawing Melbournians out of the city this Grand Final long weekend, public land authorities are urging those visiting parks and forests to behave responsibly.
The fight against invasive weeds on eastern Victoria's remote islands
Parks Victoria is undertaking critical weed control works off Victoria’s far east coast to protect important breeding grounds for native shorebirds and other threatened species.
Operation continues to target illegal off-road vehicle use and firewood take
Parks Victoria is increasing patrols within Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park following a recent spike in illegal off-road vehicle use and firewood theft.
Sustainable energy for Albert Park sports clubs
Albert Park sports clubs will soon enjoy a green energy transformation taking place across the park.
Open House at Werribee Mansion
Werribee Park Mansion will come alive with special guests and performances this Sunday, 30 July as part of Open House Melbourne, a city-wide celebration of Melbourne’s built environment.
Using helicopters and highly skilled professionals, Parks Victoria and Pennicott Wilderness Journeys are protecting native wildlife on the islands surrounding Wilsons Promontory National Park.
Joint agency patrols in the High Country mark the start of seasonal road closures
Parks Victoria and Game Management Authority (GMA) Authorised Officers in northeast Victoria have recently begun patrols to mark the beginning of seasonal road closures in the Alpine National Park and adjoining state forest.