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Changes to rock climbing at Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park: a step forward for heritage protection

MEDIA RELEASE 5 November 2024 | The Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) supports recent changes to rock climbing routes in Dyurrite (Mount Arapiles) as an important measure to safeguard the...

Nature protection and national parks in Victoria under attack

Minister sacks Parksoria CEO and announces surprise review At 4pm on 28 November 2024,oria’s final parliamentary sitting day of the year, Minister Steve Dimopoulos dismissed Parks...

Explorer’s Corner: Snorkelling by PT

PARK WATCH Article December 2024 | Looking for a refreshing nature activity to beat the heat? Here’s some prime snorkel spots near Melbourne you can get to by public transport […]...

Salty Science: Herring Cale (Olisthops cyanomelas)

PARK WATCH Article December 2024 | Herring Cale (Olisthops cyanomelas) Like salt and vinegar, gin and tonic, or cops and donuts, Herring Cale and kelp are a perfect pairing. You’ll […]...

All I want for Christmas is…

PARK WATCH Article December 2024 | If Santa really is checking who’s naughty or nice this year, our crusading campaigners and passionate program staff will be the most gifted of […]...

Cracking the fire code

PARK WATCH Article December 2024 | A revised Code of Practice for Bushfire Management on Public Land is a great opportunity, but the draft has missed the mark, says Matt […]...

Marine heroes of Western Port Bay

PARK WATCH Article December 2024 | Shannon Hurley explores the wildlife of Western Port’s wetlands and the people working to protect them, along with updates on the Framework and proposed […]...

Bull ants, bulldozers and the dark side of citizen science

PARK WATCH Article December 2024 | Adrian Marshall, Facilitator, Grassy Plains Network, ponders if citizen science efforts to protect an uncommon ant may have led poachers to its profitable nest...

The toll of planned burn quotas on nature

PARK WATCH Article December 2024 | FFMV are creating a scorched future for our widlife and natural areas, says Ben Gill, Nature Conservation Campaigner The quietness strikes you first. The […]...

Protecting Victoria’s Burrunan Dolphins

PARK WATCH Article December 2024 | Shannon Hurley, Nature Conservation Campaigner, gives the low down on why Bottlenose Dolphins need protected areas If you’ve spent time on Port Phillip Bay...