Dingoes are an important part of our intricate web of life. They hold deep culture significance for First Nations communities. But they’re being slaughtered. Even though they’re threatened,...

PARK WATCH Article June 2024 | Shannon Hurley, Nature Conservation Campaigner, on the reception to Winds of change, and further developments with offshore energy The publication in March of...

VNPA’s submission to the Victorian Cat Management Strategy Free-roaming and feral cats are one of the greatest killing machines to ever tread upon the Australian continent. Their growing presence...

NEWS 3 April 2024 | Amid growing concerns over the efficacy of nature protection measures in Victoria, the establishment of the Great Outdoors Taskforce has provoked mixed reactions. While a...

Report March 2024 | The purpose of this paper is to create discussion around how proper marine planning early in the process of establishing the offshore wind energy industry can […]...

The Western Port Woodlands is a spectacular patchwork of sandy coastal forest. It’s home to some of Victoria’s most endangered wildlife. And the former Holden Proving Ground is its...

From Eastern Curlews in sea grass meadows to salty mangrove flats, Western Port Bay is a rich natural tapestry. But its marine life and landscapes are in serious trouble. That’s […]...

PARK WATCH Article December 2023 | Shannon Hurley, Nature Conservation Campaigner, reports on competing needs in Western Port Western Port is experiencing a paradox of energy proposals. On one hand,...

An open letter to Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan The Victorian Government promised to create new national parks in the west in 2021. Instead of honouring this promise, the forests, rivers […]...

The Western Port Woodlands is pure magic. Snuffly Southern Brown Bandicoots and mighty Lace Monitors fossick among the grasses, wildflowers and orchids. These patches of bushland are a haven for...