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Endangered chicks born at Serendip Sanctuary

Three Bush-stone Curlew chicks were recently born at Serendip Sanctuary near Geelong, the first new arrivals at the sanctuary since 2018.

Autumn firewood season in Barmah Island

In the interest of public safety, the opening date for domestic firewood collection on Barmah Island will be delayed until mid-March to avoid potential dangerous weather conditions.

Notley Picnic Ground in the Greater Bendigo National Park

Autumn Firewood season opening in Robinvale

The Autumn Firewood Collection Season for 2020 starts across Victoria on Sunday 1 March and closes on Tuesday 30 June.

A 10 year-old girl and her grandmother walk through the lush green valley next to Little River.

Nature Trail reopens at Cathedral Range State Park

The Friends Nature Trail in Cathedral Range State Park, which was destroyed by fire in 2018, is reopening in time for the March long weekend.

Nature Trail reopens at Cathedral Range State Park

The Friends Nature Trail in Cathedral Range State Park, which was destroyed by fire in 2018, is reopening in time for the March long weekend.

A spoonbill wades through water near the rivers edge at Barmah National Park

Protecting Barmah National Park

Parks Victoria has today announced the release of the Strategic Action Plan: Protection of floodplain marshes in Barmah National Park and Barmah Forest Ramsar site [2020-2023], a four-year program to protect the Barmah Forest for current and future generations.

A couple walk along the Bogong High Plains near Mt Nelse.

It is time to reopen more parks

Parks Victoria is delighted to be reopening the southern section of the Alpine National Park and key visitor sites at Mount Buffalo National Park this week.

Blue-green algae alert for Murray River

There is a red alert level warning for Blue-green algae from Yarrawonga Weir to the junction of the Goulburn and Murray Rivers near Barmah township.

Trees in the Greater Bendigo National Park.

Local parks focus of new project and funding

Visitors to Greater Bendigo National Park and Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park will benefit from a four-year project to improve the visitor experience and environmental protection in these areas.

A young couple paddle kayaks on a sunny afternoon across Lake Eildon.

Welcome Charlotte Bisset to Parks Victoria

Parks Victoria is pleased to welcome Charlotte (Charlie) Bisset to the team that looks after parks across the Murrindindi Shire Council and beyond.