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Ministers: Dingoes deserve protection

TAKE ACTION | Dingoes are iconic apex predators. They’re an important part of our intricate web of life and hold deep culture significance for First Nations communities. But they’re being...

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

Take action: wildlife deserve a safe future

Tell Engage Victoria you want a safe future for rare wildlife Glossy Black Cockatoos, Platypus and East Gippsland Spiny Crayfish. Trickling creeks, lush fern gullies and towering Shining Gum...

Explorer’s Corner: Snorkelling by PT

PARK WATCH Article December 2024 | Looking for a refreshing nature activity to beat theeat? Here’s some prime snorkel spots near Melbourne you can get to by public transport – leave the car at...

Salty Science: Herring Cale (Olisthops cyanomelas)

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

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 all! Help us...

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 Ruchel, Executive Director...

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 energy...

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...