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,...

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...

The Prom’s special features and habitats are under pressure – from invasive species, increased visitation and climate disruption. Right now Parks Victoria are looking for guidance on how to...

NEWS 5 July 2023 | Updated 12 July Shannon Hurley explains how you can help shape the next 15-20 years of an iconic park’s future. And why you should. I […]...

PARK WATCH Article June 2023 | Julia Peacock, Nature Advocate at the Nature Conservation Society of South Australia, reports that an emerging industry threatens protected areas in the state Currently...

PARK WATCH Article March 2023 | Misinformation is rife in debates about fire management in Victoria. It must be challenged, says Phil Ingamells For years now, VNPA has been critical of […]...

PARK WATCH Article March 2023 | Land acquisition has failed to obtain the best bits of the Western Grassland Reserve. That has to change. It’s time for some big thinking, says […]...

PARK WATCH Article March 2023 | Bushfire management in Victoria is causing biodiversity decline through significant loss of hollow-bearing trees reports Michael Feller The Victorian Parliament’s...

PARK WATCH Article March 2023 | The time is ripe for the fulfilment of our vision for Western Port Bay, writes Shannon Hurley While the state government might be wishy […]...