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Notice of further protected industrial action

We have been advised that members of the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU), Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) and Australian Services Union (ASU) intend to take further protected industrial action from Friday 29 May 2026.

Portsea Pier to undergo major maintenance works in July

Major maintenance works will begin in July 2026 to restore and strengthen Portsea Pier following significant storm damage in 2024. The pier will be closed will work is underway.

Meet the volunteer flying fox guardians caring for Yarra Bend's bats

For more than 20 years, the passionate volunteers from Friends of Bats and Bushcare have dedicated countless hours to caring for one of Victoria’s most misunderstood native animals, the Grey-headed Flying Fox.

Making it easier to volunteer with Parks Victoria

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, we’re making it easier to volunteer in parks by introducing changes to our governance framework that remove barriers and support greater volunteer participation.

Volunteer surveys show bird diversity soaring again after Gariwerd fires

It’s been a season to crow about, with volunteers flocking to Grampians National Park over the past few weeks to participate in the biggest Great Gariwerd Bird Survey in years.

Volunteer Track Ranger program providing hands-on experience for aspiring conservationists

Parks Victoria’s Volunteer Track Ranger program offers participants a unique opportunity to gain real-world skills while contributing to the preservation of Victoria’s natural landscapes.

Friends of Morwell National Park celebrate 40 years of volunteering

The Friends of Morwell National Park have quietly worked to protect one of Gippsland’s hidden natural treasures for the past 40 years that according to volunteers “punches well above its weight”.

Reconstructed Dee Slip Bridge open for visitors once again

In the misty foothills of Yarra Ranges National Park near Warburton, the historic Dee Slip Bridge along the renowned O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail has reopened following extensive repair works.

Water turning on for new cabins at Cape Conran

Visitors can look forward to a new drinking water supply and better wastewater facilities at Cape Conran with works to start in early 2026.

Citizen scientists mark a decade of discovery at Bael Bael Grassland

A dedicated team of volunteers and Parks Victoria staff marked a major milestone at Bael Bael Grassland, completing the tenth annual fauna survey at one of Victoria’s most important ecosystems.