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Saving Victoria's ecological anchors of the sea
Kelp forests host a higher diversity of plants and animals than almost any other ocean community in the world.
Fairy Dell rises from the ashes
A very special piece of East Gippsland nature has reopened, three years on from devastation in the Black Summer bushfires.
More improvements on the way: Designs released for the Olinda Precinct
Local community members and visitors to the Dandenong Ranges will soon enjoy an even better experience when visiting the Olinda Precinct, with upgraded carparking, new visitor facilities and improved pathways and access planned.
Enjoying a winter hike near Melbourne
Some of Victoria’s most beautiful walks are just a short drive from Melbourne. Despite their proximity to the city, these parks are still wilderness areas and it’s important to be prepared. That’s not just about being ready for bad weather.
Three new parks for Melbourne's growing communities
Melbourne’s growing outer suburbs are set to receive more open green spaces and better connections to nature, with plans released that set the future vision for three new regional parks in Clyde, Deanside and Werribee.
The path to flood and storm recovery – six months on
The flood and storm events in late 2022 were no ordinary weather event. At the six-month milestone, here’s where we’re at.
More bristlebirds call Wilsons Prom home
After months of careful planning, eleven more eastern bristlebirds have been released into their new home at Wilsons Promontory National Park.
The paws, prints and claws you might spot along the autumn/winter trail
Autumn and winter mark a time when many of our native mammals, insects, amphibians and birdlife are at their most active. Which will you spot on your next hike or bushwalk?
Grampians Peaks Trail boost for Halls Gap
Victoria’s epic 160-kilometre Grampians Peaks Trail is rolling out an improved welcome to local and international visitors, with upgraded access points on the way, including a new trailhead in the centre of the Halls Gap (Budja Budja) township.
A new plan to protect and improve the Prom
Parks Victoria is inviting public input on a new management plan for Wilsons Promontory National Park and its surrounding marine areas.