News
Swift Parrots discovered at Deep Lead Nature Conservation Reserve
Parks Victoria and citizen scientists from the Field Naturalists Club of Victoria have discovered a great number of critically endangered Swift Parrots at Deep Lead Nature Conservation Reserve during a fauna survey.
Unlocking better health is as simple as a walk in the park
New research released for Women’s Health Week
In an area as vast as the Mallee, the need to control weeds might seem an overwhelming task. But in the Parks Victoria office at Irymple, there is a positive buzz in the air about weed control.
Park Rangers pleased with national park trailbikers
More trailbikers have been spotted doing the right thing in the Great Otway National Park, encouraging Park Rangers that their conservation and compliance efforts are having an impact.
Victorians keen to report a litterer
Park Rangers are encouraged by findings that two-thirds of people would report a litterer. The survey of 1,000 people revealed that 69% would report somebody they saw littering in a national park, and comes as individuals, businesses and schools make plans to participate in Clean Up Australia Day.
Poor campfire knowledge fans fire fears
Park Rangers are concerned by survey findings that just over a quarter of people know how to correctly extinguish a campfire.
Parks Victoria invites visitors to cycle to Fort Nepean
Parks Victoria is excited to announce there are now more ways to explore historic Fort Nepean with the conclusion of extensive road works to Defence Road on Mornington Peninsula.
How to be a happy camper on your next holiday
Mountains, rivers, beaches, forests – Victoria has it all when it comes to camping locations. While Mother Nature provides the magnificent backdrop and Parks Victoria provides more than 100 campsites, it’s the little bit of additional planning and care that will really take a camping holiday from ho-hum to ho-ho! Here are some tips for being a happy camper these holidays.
Stories to make parks accessible to more kids
Children on the autism spectrum are set to enjoy being in parks and nature more easily thanks to a new visitor resource at Serendip Sanctuary in Melbourne’s west.
