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Living Proof: Ingenious and sustainable land use practices of Aboriginal people
Sione Ikafanga is the Cultural Landscapes Advisor for Managing Country Together at Parks Victoria. When speaking about cultural heritage, Sione goes to the core of what it is, and what cultural heritage protection means to him.
Uncovering hidden history at Cape Schanck
At the Cape Schanck Lightstation, student archaeologists have unearthed hundreds of artefacts that paint a picture of life at the remote site over the years.
A faster, safer journey on the Bay Trail
Pedestrians and cyclists can enjoy a better journey along the Bay Trail, with a new connection now open to provide a faster, safer and more direct path from Williamstown to Point Cook Coastal Park.
Contractors arrive at Buchan for flood assessments
Assessments of damaged caves, roads, bridges and buildings at Buchan Caves Reserve have commenced following flash flooding on Boxing Day.
Works start on stunning new coastal lookout
Works have started on a new lookout in the Port Campbell National Park that will bring visitors up close to the booming waters of the Southern Ocean.
Spectacular new Altona Pier opens
After a bumper eight months of construction, Altona’s brand-new pier is now open for everyone to enjoy.
The Best Friends of Mount Worth State Park
When Tony Castle first set eyes on Mount Worth State Park he was armed only with an old bushwalking book which couldn't point him to the start of the track. Now, after volunteering for 11 years and helping keep the tracks clear for fellow walkers, Tony has received the 2023 Best Friend Award by the Victorian Environment Friends Network.
The Southern Brown Bandicoot has suffered major losses in its range. One of the last strongholds near Melbourne (Australia) is within the southeastern growth corridor. Parks Victoria has been working for a decade to protect this endangered marsupial.
Creating more opportunities for community sport
Did you know that in addition to walking trails, campgrounds, piers, lookouts and picnic areas, we’re upgrading sporting facilities in our parks too? We're delivering projects to build, upgrade and expand pavilions, create new sporting courts and fields, and provide modern and accessible facilities so that more people can get involved in community sport.
Have your say on the Parks Victoria booking system
This summer you have the opportunity to help improve Parks Victoria’s booking system to make sure it is as user-friendly as possible. We’d like to hear your ideas on how you book with us. Your feedback will be used to refine the booking system, and guide priority improvements.