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The Andrews Government's environmental performance has been marred by allowing commercial horse training at Belfast Coastal Reserve.

Half-time score: progress marred by free kick to racing industry

The Andrews Government has kicked a number of goals for the environment, but dropped the ball when it favoured the race horsing industry over protecting Hooded Plovers at Belfast Coastal Reserve....

Pod of burrunan dolphins forms a 'fishing wall' to herd fish near the proposed site of a new jetty at the Quarantine Station.

Point Nepean plan a good step forward

The Victorian National Parks Association has welcomed the release of a draft Point Nepean National Park Master Plan as the best way to put previous planning and political mistakes on […]...

Jasper Hails leads members of the friends group and NatureWatch through the Bunyip State Park's dry woodland on the way to set up cameras.

Looking out for the Bunyip

Don't let the thought of a lurking Bunyip put you off visiting Bunyip State Park, it's full of beautiful surprises, and its many walking trails make it easy to explore....

Nicole Howie from North Bendigo Landcare Group says joining other Bendigo-based nature conservation groups helped shape ideas about the importance and simplicity of being a good neighbour to Bendigo's bushland.

Living next to nature – how to be a good ‘bushland neighbour’

A new book and website helps locals get out and explore Bendigo and is filled with tips on how to be a good 'bushland neighbour'....

Hunting in parks no job for amateurs

Amateur deer hunters are calling for more access to our national parks, claiming they would help control the damage deer cause and bolster regional economies. But would they? Firstly, let’s...

VicForests' timber release plan targets 12,000 hectares of East Gippsland forest.

Logging plan puts squeeze on Victoria’s high value native forests

Victoria just became the largest logger of native forest in Australia - not a title we should be proud of....

Great Victorian Fish Count 2016: Nemo and Dory have nothing on our fish

MEDIA RELEASE 18 November 2016 | As the weather warms hundreds of divers and snorkelers will flock to the water this summer as part of the biggest citizen science event […]...

Hoodie chicks are tiny, and dwarfed by the heavy hooves of racehorses. Without protection they don't stand a chance against racing thoroughbreds.

Government puts horses ahead of protecting our hoodies

Belfast Coastal Reserve near Warrnambool is the second most important breeding site on Victoria's coastline for the tiny Hooded Plover, listed as Vulnerable in Victoria and nationally....

Belfast Coastal Reserve signage. Photo: Chris Smyth

Victorian Government backs racehorses over hoodies

MEDIA RELEASE 15 November 2018 | BirdLife Australia and the Victorian National Parks Association are appalled at the State Government’s decision to allow commercial horse training to continue...

Mt Stirling Summit Tree recognised as a living treasure

The Mt Stirling Summit Tree is unique. It is the only tree on the mountain’s 23 hectare grassy summit and is remarkable for its large size, high altitude, great age, […]...