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How a vehicle testing ground became a biodiversity hotspot

NEWS 7 September 2021 | Today is national Threatened Species Day. Observed every year on the anniversary of the extinction of the marsupial known as Kaparunina to Traditional Owners – […]...

Release of Victoria’s draft Marine and Coastal Strategy

NEWS 3 September 2021 | Victoria’s beautiful beaches and ocean might not be within reach to all of us at the moment, but they’re definitely on our mind. And, after […]...

Give a big 5 for our seas and shores

TAKE ACTION | The state government has released their draft Marine and Coastal Strategy. This is a really important moment. It’s where the wind hits the sails to guide the […]...

Archived: Take action – Major Event Review of the Black Summer bushfires

TAKE ACTION | The Victorian Government is doing a Major Event Review on the impact the 2019-20 bushfires had on native forests and the native forest logging industry. It’s hard […]...

Process on establishing new ‘Immediate’ Protection Areas for Victoria’s native forests needs to move quickly to make up for lost time

MEDIA RELEASE 28 August 2021 | The Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) welcomes today’sncement by the Andrews Government to start a process to formalise new protected areas first...

More action needed to reverse extinction crisis

NEWS 26 August 2021 | We worked closely with The Age to bring this important story out today. It’s one every nature-loving Victorian should read. It details how the stunning […]...

Australia has failed Greater Gliders

Republished from The Conversation | Australia has failed Greater Gliders: since they were listed as ‘vulnerable’ we’ve destroyed more of their habitat By Darcy Watchorn and Kita Ashman, Deakin...

New onshore/offshore gas extraction near Twelve Apostles approved

NEWS 20 August 2021 | The Andrews Government has approved new onshore/offshore gas extraction operations in one of Victoria’s prime natural jewels – the Great Ocean Road. Environment Minister...

NatureWatch Project Officer Rachel, holding a sign that says 'Thank you!'.

Thank you for your support

Thank you for your generosity this year Your unwavering support, despite the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, has empowered us to continue our important work to protect Victoria’s...

Changes to logging rules protect industry but threaten wildlife

NEWS 30 July 2021 | Just before dinnertime on the last day of June, after sitting on changes for nearly two years, a proposal to weaken the rules that guide […]...