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There is a new all-terrain wheelchair for Lysterfield Park in Melbourne’s East ahead of World Parks Day this Monday – 17 September. The new TrailRider chair is a first for …
Friday 14 September, 2012
Parks Victoria and EACH Employment Service are trialling a new community partnership that will see Maroondah Reservoir Park receive some extra love and attention, and a group of unemployed adults …
Thursday 13 September, 2012
The last six months have delivered a number of significant storm and flood events to Victoria’s Far East and Alpine region, with some areas still inaccessible to visitors.
Parks …
Thursday 13 September, 2012
Parks Victoria is encouraging everyone to check in with their local parks ahead of 17 September – World Parks Day.
David Adeson, Manager of the Dandenong Ranges Gardens, said the National Rhododendron …
Wednesday 12 September, 2012
A spring day-trip to Australia’s most popular rock climbing location will be less bumpy after flood recovery works were finished at Mt. Arapiles-Tooan State Park. Damaged caused by floods …
Wednesday 12 September, 2012
Forced entry and vandalism in Bunyip State Park has cost almost $50,000 over the four month seasonal closure period, and restricted access to emergency management vehicles.
Greg Young, Ranger in Charge …
Wednesday 12 September, 2012
With a hint of warmer weather in the air many gardens are flourishing and plants are growing rapidly, making it an ideal time for people to finish their weeding and …
Wednesday 12 September, 2012
Parks Victoria is warning visitors to Albert Park to take care of spring cygnets which have just started hatching around the park.
Albert Park Ranger in Charge Alannah Gottschalk says …
Friday 7 September, 2012
Students from 9 local schools reversed roles with their teachers yesterday and shared their own environmental research with classmates and the Mornington Peninsula community as part of Australia Post Kids Teaching …
Thursday 6 September, 2012
A recent survey has confirmed the presence of the pathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi at the Grampians National Park. The survey was undertaken through a new partnership between Parks Victoria and Deakin …
Thursday 6 September, 2012