http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/archived-phase-1/news-old Latest published news http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0018/313290/owl.jpg http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/archived-phase-1/news-old http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/temporary-delays-for-great-ocean-road-users-near-the-twelve-apostles3 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/temporary-delays-for-great-ocean-road-users-near-the-twelve-apostles3 Works to build a new pedestrian underpass at Gibson Steps near Port Campbell are set to begin at the end of May. The $500,000 project will provide a safe link for walkers, extending the Great Ocean Walk to the Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre. Parks Victoria Ranger in Charge, Darren Shiell said ... Thu, 23 May 2013 16:31:33 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/quarry-beach-road-repairs-completed http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/quarry-beach-road-repairs-completed Parks Victoria is pleased to announce that Quarry Beach Road which leads to Mallacoota Coastal Reserve has been repaired and is again open to traffic. The road was severely damaged last June during a rain storm which flooded the nearby Horse Trap Creek. The road was undercut by the flood ... Thu, 16 May 2013 11:37:27 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/mackenzie-river-rainforest-walk-reopens http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/mackenzie-river-rainforest-walk-reopens One of East Gippsland’s most popular walks, the Mackenzie River Rainforest Walk has just been reopened. The track, located in the Bemm River Scenic Reserve is just a kilometre in length and gives visitors the special experience of strolling through a warm temperate rainforest. This kind of forest landscape ... Tue, 14 May 2013 13:17:15 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/thanks-a-million-to-the-volunteers-at-werribee-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/thanks-a-million-to-the-volunteers-at-werribee-park National Volunteer Week, 13-19 May, is giving Parks Victoria the chance to say a special thank you to its many volunteer groups across the state. There are around 200 Volunteer and Friends groups who donate their time and energy to Victorian parks, reserves, and marine sanctuaries throughout the year. Last year ... Mon, 13 May 2013 13:50:07 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/parks-victoria-says-thanks-a-million-to-volunteers-at-plenty-gorge-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/parks-victoria-says-thanks-a-million-to-volunteers-at-plenty-gorge-park National Volunteer Week, which runs from 13-19 May 2013, is giving Parks Victoria the chance to say a special thank you to its many volunteer groups across the state. Mill Park Garden Club are a dedicated group of gardening enthusiasts who provide ongoing volunteer support towards maintaining and developing the Le ... Fri, 10 May 2013 15:18:52 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/parks-victoria-says-thanks-a-million-to-our-volunteers-at-ricketts-point-marine-sanctuary http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/parks-victoria-says-thanks-a-million-to-our-volunteers-at-ricketts-point-marine-sanctuary Parks Victoria is saying a special thank you to its many volunteer groups across the state as part of National Volunteer Week, which runs from 13-19 May 2013. At Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary the Marine Care Ricketts Point (MCRP) friends group works hard to help protect and preserve the natural environment ... Fri, 10 May 2013 15:11:17 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/barriers-shore-up-the-future-of-the-rare-shaw-galaxias http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/barriers-shore-up-the-future-of-the-rare-shaw-galaxias A partnership between Government agencies, volunteers and scientists has installed barriers to save a rare alpine fish that was in danger of extinction. Parks Victoria, the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) Arthur Rylah Institute (ARI),West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA), VRfish and the Australian Trout Foundation cooperated ... Thu, 09 May 2013 16:10:00 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/thanks-a-million-to-our-volunteers-at-point-cook-coastal-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/thanks-a-million-to-our-volunteers-at-point-cook-coastal-park Parks Victoria is saying a special thank you to its many volunteer groups across the state as part of National Volunteer Week, which runs from 13-19 May 2013. In Point Cook Coastal Park volunteers from AMES, an organisation that assists newly arrived refugees and migrants to settle in to Australia, have ... Thu, 09 May 2013 15:25:58 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/120,000-international-visitors-to-depart-point-cook-by-world-migratory-bird-day http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/120,000-international-visitors-to-depart-point-cook-by-world-migratory-bird-day About 120,000 birds arrived at Victorian wetlands during early spring from as far afield as Siberia and Japan. More than 30,000 of them take up residence in the Port Phillip areas of Cheetham Wetlands, Werribee, Swan Bay, Edwards Point and Mud Island. The birds rest and feed during the Northern hemisphere winter, ... Thu, 09 May 2013 09:02:28 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/bushfire-fuel-reduction-works-along-arthurs-seat-road http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/bushfire-fuel-reduction-works-along-arthurs-seat-road Parks Victoria is undertaking fuel reduction works along Arthurs Seat Road over the next few weeks including the manual removal of woody weeds such as Boneseed, Sweet Pittosporum and Sallow Wattle across parts of the northern face of Arthurs Seat. The fuel reduction works form part of Parks Victoria’s ... Wed, 08 May 2013 16:40:15 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/celebrations-on-budj-bim-country-at-mount-eccles http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/celebrations-on-budj-bim-country-at-mount-eccles There have been a couple of reasons for recent celebrations on the Budj Bim country also known as Mount Eccles National Park. One was to celebrate the six year anniversary of the Gunditjmara Native Title Settlement for the area, ratified in March 2007, and the other was the completion of a ... Wed, 08 May 2013 11:54:55 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/a-big-thank-you-to-alpine-track-volunteers http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/a-big-thank-you-to-alpine-track-volunteers Parks Victoria is thanking its many volunteer groups across the state during National Volunteer Week, 13-19 May. Around 200 volunteer and Friends groups donate their time and energy to Victorian parks, reserves, and marine sanctuaries throughout the year. Last year they contributed over 20,000 days of unpaid work. The figure for this ... Wed, 08 May 2013 10:37:27 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/thanks-a-million-to-beware-reef-friends http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/thanks-a-million-to-beware-reef-friends National Volunteer Week, 13-19 May, is giving Parks Victoria the chance to say a special thank you to its many volunteer groups across the state. There are around 200 volunteer and Friends groups who donate their time and energy to Victorian parks, reserves, and marine sanctuaries throughout the year. Last year ... Tue, 07 May 2013 15:57:30 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/some-victorian-forest-tracks-closing-from-tomorrow http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/some-victorian-forest-tracks-closing-from-tomorrow Some roads and tracks in Victoria’s forests and parks are about to be temporarily closed for winter and spring from tomorrow (1 May 2013). The Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) and Parks Victoria run the seasonal road closure program to ensure driver safety as well as protect forest and ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:18:49 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/thats-a-wrap-you-yangs-flood-recovery-complete http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/thats-a-wrap-you-yangs-flood-recovery-complete Victorians can explore a range of recreational options at the You Yangs Regional Park after Rangers celebrated the end of flood recovery works. The $1.5 million You Yangs flood recovery was supported by local mountain bike clubs. Exloring the range of activities on site is a great way to spend the ... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:08:55 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/parks-victoria-statement-on-passing-of-oxfam-trailwalker-participant http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/parks-victoria-statement-on-passing-of-oxfam-trailwalker-participant Parks Victoria joins Oxfam Australia in expressing our sadness at the passing of a participant in the Trailwalker Melbourne this weekend. We send our sincere condolences to the participants family and to those affected by this sad news. Oxfam Australia has arranged counselling for anyone affected on 1300 360 364. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:36:07 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/access-for-all-in-a-wheelchair-world-first http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/access-for-all-in-a-wheelchair-world-first An all-terrain wheelchair, the ‘Trailrider’, will feature in today's Oxfam Trailwalker, a 48 hour, 100 kilometre hike through five outer eastern national parks. Pushing the wheelchair, with team member Bruce Towers onboard, will be a team from Parks Victoria, including the Member for Caulfield David Southwick andwith the Member for Gembrook Brad ... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:57:28 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/observe-regulations-in-lake-tyers-state-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/observe-regulations-in-lake-tyers-state-park Parks Victoria is reminding visitors and campers in Lake Tyers State Park to keep vehicles to formed roads and tracks, set campsites back from the waterline and collect firewood only where permitted. The special values of the Lake Tyers area were recently recognised with its declaration as Lake Tyers State ... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:57:47 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/celebrate-anzac-day-with-a-lone-survivor http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/celebrate-anzac-day-with-a-lone-survivor Not many people know that the nation’s oldest Gallipoli Lone Pine stands proudly inMelbourne’s eastern suburbs at Wattle Park. It was planted there 80 years ago, by the Mayors of Box Hill and Camberwell on 7 May, 1933, at the annual Trooping of the Colour by the 24th Battalion. The Turkish ... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:13:12 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/point-nepean-national-park-master-plan-and-quarantine-station http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/point-nepean-national-park-master-plan-and-quarantine-station The Victorian Government has released the Point Nepean National Park Master Plan and announced its intention to run a commercial Expression of Interest to seek private sector investment in development of the historic Quarantine Station precinct. For further information and to view the plan go to www.depi.vic.gov. ... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 06:44:16 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/new-tracks-for-organ-pipes-national-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/new-tracks-for-organ-pipes-national-park Visitors to Organ Pipes National Park now have two new walking tracks to explore its interesting landscapes, thanks to many hours of hard work by park ranger Joe Tognolini. The new tracks take walkers into areas of the park previously inaccessible to visitors, and connect with existing paths through the ... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:59:58 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/widespread-smoke-from-planned-burns-this-weekend http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/widespread-smoke-from-planned-burns-this-weekend The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and Parks Victoriaare advising Victorians there will be widespread smoke across the state this weekend as planned burning increases. Stable weather conditions over the next week will mean DSE could ignite up to 200 burns. DSE Chief Fire Officer Alan Goodwin said there will ... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:26:14 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/wilsons-proms-loo-errn-boardwalk-flood-recovery-works-completed http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/wilsons-proms-loo-errn-boardwalk-flood-recovery-works-completed The second anniversary of the major storm at Wilsons Promontory National Park was marked by the completion of a $596,000 recovery works program at the Loo-Errn Boardwalk. The works included widening the boardwalk to current disability standards and elevating sections in flood prone areas to allow for year-long access. Wilsons Promontory ... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:59:57 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/visitors-to-get-better-tracks-at-creswick-regional-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/visitors-to-get-better-tracks-at-creswick-regional-park Mountain bikers and walkers will soon enjoy upgraded sections of the Goldfields Track in the Creswick Regional Park. The project on the popular Goldfields Track will improve sections of the track so that it can better cater for mountain bike riding. The project will commence on 1 April and take six ... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:55:55 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/new-guidelines-for-tourism-investment-opportunities-in-national-parks. http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/new-guidelines-for-tourism-investment-opportunities-in-national-parks. Tourism Guidelines to enable environmentally appropriate investment in national parks are now available from the Department of Sustainability and Environment website. Sun, 31 Mar 2013 08:58:30 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/enjoying-nature-in-gippsland-this-easter http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/enjoying-nature-in-gippsland-this-easter Easter is almost upon us and it’s the perfect opportunity to visit Gippsland and surrounds. “There’s so much to see and do here in the national parks and some great places to visit and stay in the nearby towns,” said Parks Victoria Regional Director Andrew Marshall. “Many popular ... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:29:01 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/firewood-collection-and-youngs-bend-closes http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/firewood-collection-and-youngs-bend-closes Parks Victoria advises the designated firewood collection area at Youngs Bend (near the causeway between Shepparton and Mooroopna) in Shepparton Regional Park will be closed from Thursday 28 March. Parks Victoria Murray Riverine Acting Ranger in Charge Brooke Ryan said the supply of firewood available for local residents at Youngs Bend ... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:01:35 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/enjoy-all-nature-offers-this-easter-in-victorias-high-country http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/enjoy-all-nature-offers-this-easter-in-victorias-high-country Easter is almost upon us and it’s the perfect opportunity to visit Victoria’s beautiful high country. “There’s so much to see and do here in our parks and some great places to visit and stay in the nearby towns,” said Parks Victoria Chief Ranger Peter Jacobs. Many ... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:45:24 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/celebrate-days-gone-by-at-the-mill http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/celebrate-days-gone-by-at-the-mill Parks Victoria is hosting a community fair on Sunday 14 April to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Day’s Mill, the best preserved flour mill in Victoria, as part of Australian Heritage Week. According to Parks Victoria Shepparton Team Leader Neville Wells the anniversary marks 150 years since the pioneering Day family ... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:16:09 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/boat-owners-urged-to-help-protect-port-phillip-heads-marine-national-park-from-pest-seastar-invasion http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/boat-owners-urged-to-help-protect-port-phillip-heads-marine-national-park-from-pest-seastar-invasion Parks Victoria is appealing to boat owners, divers and snorkelers to help defend one of the State’s oldest and best-loved marine protected areas from invasion by one of Australia’s most destructive marine pests - the Northern Pacific Seastar. The first official sighting of Seastars at Popes Eye in ... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:38:48 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/take-care-when-visiting-victorias-river-red-gum-parks-in-the-north-east-this-weekend http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/take-care-when-visiting-victorias-river-red-gum-parks-in-the-north-east-this-weekend Parks Victoria is urging visitors to plan their trip with care when visiting Victoria’s River Red Gum parks in the North East of Victoria this weekend. Some parks, reserves and public land along the Murray and Goulburn Rivers have been affected by strong winds and storms. However, most areas ... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:24:54 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/enjoy-all-nature-offers-this-easter-in-the-grampians http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/enjoy-all-nature-offers-this-easter-in-the-grampians Easter is almost upon us and it’s the perfect opportunity to visit the beautiful Grampians National Park and surrounds. “There’s so much to see and do here in the national park and some great places to visit and stay in the nearby towns,” said Parks Victoria Ranger in ... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:30:34 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/united-approach-to-pine-wildlings-problem3 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/united-approach-to-pine-wildlings-problem3 The expansion of the ‘Glenelg Alliance’ taskforce has added new strength to the fight to control pine wildlings across Victoria’s south west. HVP Plantations and Green Triangle Forest Products recently met for the first time with Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority, Parks Victoria and Conservation Volunteers Australia to discuss ... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:21:47 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/duck-hunting-in-state-game-reserves http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/duck-hunting-in-state-game-reserves The 2013 duck hunting season opens on Saturday 16 March 2013 and closes on Monday 10 June 2013. During the season many hunters will huntin one of the 181 State Game Reserves (SGR’s) managed by Parks Victoria. For details on the location of these popular hunting spots visit the Department of Primary Industries website at ... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:33:18 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/wattle-park-becomes-home-to-w-class-heritage-tram-again http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/wattle-park-becomes-home-to-w-class-heritage-tram-again Wattle Park is once again home to one of Melbourne’s much-loved W-Class heritage. For more read Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith'smedia release. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:09:20 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/enjoy-the-grampians-and-surrounds-this-long-weekend http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/enjoy-the-grampians-and-surrounds-this-long-weekend There are plenty of opportunities to visit Victoria’s parks this long weekend including popular tourist attractions at the Grampians National Park. Parks Victoria Ranger in Charge David Roberts said following the fires this summer, access into parks and forest areas will be progressively checked and openedwhen safe to do ... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:26:14 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/weed-management-at-barmah-on-target http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/weed-management-at-barmah-on-target More than 500 ha of weeds, including willow and blackberry, have been treated in Barmah National Park. Goulburn Broken (CMA) Strategic River Health Manager Wayne Tennant said the result was double the target of 250ha set three years ago. “To exceed the target is particularly pleasing given we have faced plenty ... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:45:17 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/do-the-right-thing-or-pay-the-price2 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/do-the-right-thing-or-pay-the-price2 With the opening of the Autumn Firewood Collection Season this week (8 March), rangers are urging the community to do the right thing as heavy penalties apply to the illegal collection of firewood. Parks Victoria Mallee District Chief Ranger Dale Antonysen said while a permit is no longer needed to collect ... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:48:32 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/autumn-firewood-collection-opens-in-north http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/autumn-firewood-collection-opens-in-north The Autumn Domestic Firewood Collection season opens on public land this Friday 8 March and residents in some parts of Northern Victoria have a new alternative available to them. Parks Victoria River Red Gum District Chief Ranger Daniel McLaughlin said legislation now permits local residents to collect sawlog harvesting residue as ... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:37:44 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/celebrating-getting-healthy-by-nature-this-parks-week-at-wilsons-prom http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/celebrating-getting-healthy-by-nature-this-parks-week-at-wilsons-prom Parks Victoria is celebrating Parks Week 2 -8 March 2013: Get Healthy by Nature, which aims to showcase Australian parks. This week, Blindsports Victoria have attended a three day camp at the Prom, highlighting the health benefits and accessibility of Victoria’s parks. Blindsports Victoria received a $15,000 grant under the Victorian Coalition ... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:54:17 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/albert-park-lake-temporary-closure http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/albert-park-lake-temporary-closure The lake at Albert Park is temporarily closed to water recreational use. Chief Ranger Graeme Baxter said a water test had revealed a high reading for E. coli, following extensive dry period prior to heavy rainfall on 27 February. “The lake relies on stormwater, so the downpour after a dry spell ... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:50:45 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/enjoy-victorias-high-country-this-long-weekend http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/enjoy-victorias-high-country-this-long-weekend There are plenty of opportunities to visit Victoria’s parks this long weekend including the majority of the Alpine National Park, which has reopened following recent closures. Parks Victoria Regional Director, Andrew Marshall said popular park areas open in Victoria’s north east include: Mount Buffalo National Park and in ... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:34:14 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/parks-and-forests-reopening-for-visitors-this-long-weekend http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/parks-and-forests-reopening-for-visitors-this-long-weekend There are plenty of opportunities to visit Victoria’s parks and forests this long weekend. “Regional Victoria’s key tourism destinations are open and ready to welcome visitors,” said Chris Rose, General Manager Regional Services for Parks Victoria. “Significantly, the majority of the Alpine National Park has reopened, following recent ... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:29:37 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/autumn-domestic-firewood-collection-season-will-now-start-this-friday2 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/autumn-domestic-firewood-collection-season-will-now-start-this-friday2 The Autumn 2013 Firewood Collection Season will now begin this Friday (8/3/13) after significant fires were contained across Victoria and recent rainfall in parts of the state. Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) Statewide Land and Fire Coordinator Rob Price said a combination of large going fires, dry conditions and a risk ... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:59:06 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/fox-baiting-underway-at-warby-ovens-national-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/fox-baiting-underway-at-warby-ovens-national-park Parks Victoria will undertake a baiting program to control fox numbers in the Warby-Ovens National Park this month to help safeguard native wildlife. Parks Victoria Wangaratta Ranger in Charge Chris Mercier said, “The fox control program is part of our ongoing efforts to protect native wildlife and the environment, and ... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:36:44 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/autumn-domestic-firewood-collection-season-delayed http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/autumn-domestic-firewood-collection-season-delayed The start of Victoria’s Autumn 2013 Firewood Collection Season has been delayed for the majority of the state because of safety concerns for people collecting domestic firewood while several major fires continue to burn and the risk of bushfire remains high in many forests across the state. Department of Sustainability ... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:23:37 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/eco-voluntourism-push-for-regional-victoria http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/eco-voluntourism-push-for-regional-victoria Conservation Volunteers Australia and Parks Victoria have joined forces to promote a new Naturewise voluntourism program for regional Victoria. The role of Tourism Product Development Manager has been created to identify and develop opportunities for nature-based voluntourism across the state. Voluntourism is when tourists do volunteer work as part of ... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:13:13 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/lake-at-lysterfield-park-closed2 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/lake-at-lysterfield-park-closed2 The lake at Lysterfield Park is temporarily closed to all water recreational use. Chief Ranger John Nankervis said an outbreak of blue green algae was recorded in a test yesterday at the lake and the temporary closure was to ensure public safety. “Clear signage is now in place at multiple ... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:15:58 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/fox-baiting-underway-in-parks-around-bacchus-marsh2 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/fox-baiting-underway-in-parks-around-bacchus-marsh2 A baiting program to control foxes will be underway in parks around Bacchus Marsh from Friday 1 March to Monday 1 April 2013. The buried baits containing 1080 poison will be laid at Brisbane Ranges National Park, Werribee Gorge Sate Park, Lerderderg State Park and Long Forest Nature Conservation Reserve. Parks Victoria Ranger in ... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:28:54 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/zumsteins-historic-area-upgrade-works-to-begin2 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/zumsteins-historic-area-upgrade-works-to-begin2 Works to re-develop the popular Zumsteins Historic Picnic Area in the Grampians National Park are set to begin in March. The major works that will include a new car park and picnic area are being undertaken after the area was severely damaged by floods in 2011. Parks Victoria Ranger In Charge ... Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:28:53 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/halls-gap-and-surrounds-still-open-for-business http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/halls-gap-and-surrounds-still-open-for-business While the Victoria Valley Complex of fires burns in the south western region of the Grampians National Park, Grampians Tourism and Parks Victoria would like to assure visitors to the region that the Northern and Central parts of the park remain open and accessible to visit this weekend. Destinations such ... Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:49:32 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/two-bays-2013-program-welcomes-new-arrivals2 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/two-bays-2013-program-welcomes-new-arrivals2 Twenty three newly arrived immigrants and members of the New Hope Foundation and Asylum Seeker Resource Centre are set to enjoy a day out learning about Melbourne’s marine sanctuaries during Two Bays 2013, an education program organised by Parks Victoria and Saltwater Enterprises. Members of multicultural communities will jump aboard ... Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:01:51 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/howqua-hills-historic-area-and-sections-of-the-alpine-national-park-reopen http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/howqua-hills-historic-area-and-sections-of-the-alpine-national-park-reopen Parks Victoria advises that the Howqua Hills Historic Area has reopened for visitors. General Manager Regional Services Chris Rose said an area of the adjoining Alpine National Park south of the Howqua River had also opened. “Fire activity near the Howqua Hills Historic Area has decreased significantly, which has allowed ... Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:06:31 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/rabbit-baiting-underway-at-lake-hindmarsh http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/rabbit-baiting-underway-at-lake-hindmarsh A program of rabbit baiting is underway again at Lake Hindmarsh in an effort to significantly reduce the rabbit population in this area. The program will also include destroying rabbit warrens. Parks Victoria Team Leader Stuart Lardner encouraged visitors to avoid these sites while the baiting continues. “The areas being ... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:06:17 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/point-lonsdale-jetty-temporary-works-closure http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/point-lonsdale-jetty-temporary-works-closure Point Lonsdale Jetty will be closed temporarily to enable $660,000 of upgrade works that began in July to be completed. A crane will be used to install heavy timbers. This will require the jetty to be closed for approximately 2 weeks from Monday 11 February to ensure the safety of the public and ... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:01:56 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/blue-green-algae-closes-national-water-sports-centre http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/blue-green-algae-closes-national-water-sports-centre The National Water Sports Centre at Bangholme is temporarily closed to all water recreational use, due to a very high reading for blue-green algae. Ranger in Charge Reece Taranto said Parks Victoria rangers ordered the sample yesterday following a visible algal bloom in the waters. “The temporary closure is to ... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:09:23 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/refugee-artists-residency-at-wilsons-prom http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/refugee-artists-residency-at-wilsons-prom With the help of AMES and Parks Victoria, last year’s Heartlands Refugee Art Prize winner, Minela Krupic, has just completed a ten day artist’s residency at Wilsons Promontory National Park. Minela’s etching installation titled Kolekcija won her $5,000 and the Prom residency, both of which will help further ... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:49:21 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/dredging-at-patterson-river-to-provide-safer-boating-access2 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/dredging-at-patterson-river-to-provide-safer-boating-access2 Parks Victoria will commence maintenance dredging at Patterson River on Thursday 7 February following natural sand build up which has created a hazard for recreational boat operators. “The works form part of Parks Victoria’s ongoing dredging program to ensure the continuation of safe boating access within Port Phillip and Western ... Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:21:36 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/rangers-welcome-southern-80-visitors-to-parks http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/rangers-welcome-southern-80-visitors-to-parks Parks Victoria is urging Southern 80 race goers to explore the beautiful, iconic River Red Gum parks during their visit to Echuca this year, with some tips on caring for the environment. According to Parks Victoria Ranger Mark Tscharke, the Southern 80 Ski Race provides the opportunity for visitors to explore the ... Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:49:32 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/budj-bim-council-appointments-3-year-term http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/budj-bim-council-appointments-3-year-term The strong partnership continues at Mount Eccles National Park (Budj Bim) with the re-appointment of the Budj Bim Council by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Ryan Smith. Council members represent the Gunditjmara, Parks Victoria, the Department of Sustainability and Environment and the Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority. The ... Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:58:47 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/re-opening-of-blores-hill-mountain-bike-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/re-opening-of-blores-hill-mountain-bike-park Mountain bike riders, horse riders and bushwalkers will be excited to hear that the recreation trails at Blores Hill, within the Glenmaggie Regional Park will re-open at 12.00pm today, Monday 4 February. Parks Victoria Ranger In Charge, Mike Dower said the risk posed by the recent fire activity in the Heyfield ... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:52:56 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/southern-alps-welcomes-back-visitors http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/southern-alps-welcomes-back-visitors Parks Victoria advises that the southern sections (Wonnangatta-Moroka) and the Avon Wilderness section of the Alpine National Park have reopened for visitors. Parks Victoria’s Regional Director East Andrew Marshall said there are great areas of the Alps for people to explore. “The Licola Road has also reopened, which allows ... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:58:45 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/travellers-urged-to-stay-safe-in-severe-fire-danger-this-long-weekend http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/travellers-urged-to-stay-safe-in-severe-fire-danger-this-long-weekend While enjoying Australia Day celebrations this long weekend, people travelling across the state are being urged to check local fire conditions before they leave and to stay informed. Very High and Severe fire danger is forecastfor Thursdaywith hot and windy conditions to continue through the night and into Friday morning. ... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:48:46 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/fire-leadership-and-research-recognised-in-australia-day http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/fire-leadership-and-research-recognised-in-australia-day Two Victorian firefighters have been recognised for their contributions to the improvement of fire management at this year’s Australia Day Honours. Parks Victoria’s Rocky Barca from Surrey Hills and the Department of Sustainability and Environment’s (DSE) Greg McCarthy from Marlo have been awarded the Australian Fire Service ... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:38:22 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/junior-rangers-discover-national-park-treasures2 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/junior-rangers-discover-national-park-treasures2 Children spent time discovering some of nature’s beautiful treasures at Barmah National Parklast week as part of Parks Victoria’s Junior Ranger program. Rangers ran a series of fun and interactive activities designed to connect children to the forest as part of its Summer Discovery Program held in River ... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:37:48 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/lake-at-lysterfield-park-reopens http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/lake-at-lysterfield-park-reopens The lake at Lysterfield Park has reopened to all recreational water use. Signage has been removed and it is now safe for visitors to swim, canoe or sail on the lake. Readings of an outbreak of bluegreen algae were first recorded at the lake in Nov 2012. For the past week, ... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:28:45 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/grampians-top-summer-visitor-wish-lists http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/grampians-top-summer-visitor-wish-lists Visitors have flocked to the Grampians National Park proving the park is popular with summer crowds eager to see the results of 18 months of flood recovery work. Acting Ranger in Charge, Zoe Wilkinson said the best of the flood recovery work was now on display with visitors able to access ... Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:02:38 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/irresponsible-campers-putting-lives-at-risk http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/irresponsible-campers-putting-lives-at-risk More than 50 bushfires started from unattended campfires over the holiday period prompting authorities to issue a warning to campers and day trippers. Department of Sustainability and Environment Agency Commander, David Nugent, said with a Total Fire Ban declared across the state today, campfires are not allowed and anyone caught lighting ... Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:22:07 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/visitors-to-parks-and-forests-urged-to-take-care-in-the-heat http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/visitors-to-parks-and-forests-urged-to-take-care-in-the-heat Visitors to Victoria’s parks and forests are urged to take extra care during the current hot weather. Department of Sustainability and Environment’s (DSE) Chief Fire Officer Alan Goodwin said visitors toparks or forests need be prepared and take extra care over these holidays to ensure they don’t ... Sat, 05 Jan 2013 09:20:19 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/major-works-at-point-nepean-add-to-visitor-experience http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/major-works-at-point-nepean-add-to-visitor-experience The $13.8 million major works program at Point Nepean National Park to upgrade roads and carparks and improve visitors’ experiences is nearing completion. Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith said from Christmas, visitors would enjoy improved access to the park including a new hop-on hop-off shuttle service, upgraded roads ... Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:35:57 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/mount-oberon-road-reopens-in-time-for-christmas http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/mount-oberon-road-reopens-in-time-for-christmas Deputy Premier and Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan today announced the completion of road surfacing on Mount Oberon Road, marking the end of flood recovery works on the road and several walking tracks at one of Victoria’s most loved parks. Mr Ryan said Mount Oberon Summit Track, Telegraph ... Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:32:58 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/campfire-safety-warning-this-christmas http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/campfire-safety-warning-this-christmas Campers and day-trippers this Christmas period are being warned that unattended campfires can quickly turn into bushfires. Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith said every holiday period Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and Parks Victoria officers see a spate of campfires in national parks and state forests ... Sat, 22 Dec 2012 11:34:01 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/pier-jumping-victims-summer-safety-warning http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/pier-jumping-victims-summer-safety-warning Nazim Erdem in conjunction with Parks Victoria and Independence Australia is reminding Victorians to think before they jump or dive from piers and jetties this summer to minimise the risk of spinal cord injury. At the age of 20, Nazim Erdem dived off an Elwood pier into shallow water in an ... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:35:42 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/summer-boating-safety-reminder2 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/summer-boating-safety-reminder2 As summer heats up Parks Victoria is reminding recreational boat operators to stay safe on Port Phillip and Western Port this summer. “Port Phillip and Western Port are great destinations for people looking to get out and enjoy the great outdoors over the summer holidays.” said Parks Victoria A/Chief ... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:31:46 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/plan-a-trip-to-barmah-this-holiday-season http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/plan-a-trip-to-barmah-this-holiday-season Rangers have been busy preparing Barmah National Park and nearby River Murray Reserves for an influx of visitors over the busy holiday season despite the ongoing impact of floods this year. Parks Victoria Murray Riverine Ranger in Charge Bruce Wehner said recurring floods have impacted access to some areas but ... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:34:22 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/summer-ranger-signs-on-at-traralgon http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/summer-ranger-signs-on-at-traralgon Parks Victoria’s new crew of summer rangers has headed out to twenty six parks around the state to help out during the busy summer season. This year a total 38 recruits of both new and returning volunteers are working on a wide range of projects for the next three months. ... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:32:35 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/invasive-marine-pests-on-the-menu-for-port-phillip-boaties-this-summer http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/invasive-marine-pests-on-the-menu-for-port-phillip-boaties-this-summer The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and Parks Victoria are encouraging Port Phillip Bay boat owners to join the fight to stop invasive marine pests from spreading this summer. DSE Marine Policy Officer John Barker said: “There are over a hundred introduced marine species found in Port Phillip Bay ... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:35:30 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/my-how-things-have-changed-at-point-cook http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/my-how-things-have-changed-at-point-cook Point Cook Coastal Park has just celebrated its 30th birthday. Back in 1982, when the land was handed over to the Government, it was an isolated collection of wetlands, salt marshes and grasslands. Now it’s almost surrounded by new houses and is a Mecca for birdwatchers and walkers. Ranger in ... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:18:11 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/alpine-tracks-open-thanks-to-four-wheel-help http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/alpine-tracks-open-thanks-to-four-wheel-help Driving tracks in the King and Howqua Valley areas of the Alpine National Park are now cleared and ready for summer thanks to the combined effort of some four wheel drive club members and Parks Victoria. Members of the Wangaratta Four Wheel Drive Club, Melbourne Jeep Club, Victorian Police Four ... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:19:18 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/lake-at-lysterfield-park-closed http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/lake-at-lysterfield-park-closed The lake at Lysterfield Park is temporarily closed to all water recreational use. An outbreak of blue green algae has been recorded at the lake and the temporary closure is to ensure public safety. Clear signage is in place at multiple sites around the park and visitors are discouraged from ... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 09:40:20 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/technology-helping-remove-feral-goats http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/technology-helping-remove-feral-goats The Everard block of the Kinglake National Park is now free of goats according to local Parks Victoria Ranger Sean Hunter, who’s removed over two hundred of them, with the help of IT, in the past three years. “I got rid of the last goat I was tracking recently ... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:39:47 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/warning-for-visitors-to-raven-hall-nature-conservation-reserve http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/warning-for-visitors-to-raven-hall-nature-conservation-reserve Parks Victoria urges neighbours to Raven Hall Nature Conservation Reserve in Melbourne’s North-west to ensure that their pets do not enter the park following an outbreak of botulism, which has caused the death of a number of waterbirds over the past two days. Botulism is a naturally occurring toxin ... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:01:52 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/historic-victorian-lighthouse-celebrates-150-years-of-service http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/historic-victorian-lighthouse-celebrates-150-years-of-service One of Victoria’s oldest and most significant lighthouses, the Gabo Island Lighthouse, turns 150 today. The milestone is being celebrated by the Parks Victoria and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque on Gabo Island. Around 40 guests will attend celebrations at Gabo Island for ... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:46:34 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/celebrations-for-completed-wallaces-hut http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/celebrations-for-completed-wallaces-hut There were congratulations all round at the historic Wallace’s Hut recently, when around sixty people gathered on the Bogong High Plains, just east of Falls Creek, to celebrate the heritage listed hut’s restoration. Over the past year a team of about twenty volunteers devoted ten days to restoring ... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:53:47 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/grampians-crawling-with-wildlife-and-researchers http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/grampians-crawling-with-wildlife-and-researchers A team of Parks Victoria rangers and Museum Victoria scientists have joined forces to perform an extensive biodiversity scan of the Grampians – one of Victoria’s most loved parks. A huge survey of the wildlife of one of Victoria's most spectacular national parks is currently underway in western Victoria. The ... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:08:11 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/illegal-activity-in-remote-areas-of-alpine-national-park2 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/illegal-activity-in-remote-areas-of-alpine-national-park2 The recent seizure of several firearms in the Alpine National Park north of Dargo and Licola has prompted Parks Victoria to remind park visitors about observing park regulations. Authorised Officers from Parks Victoria, Victoria Police, and Department of Sustainability and Environment have been undertaking regular joint agency patrols throughout Gippsland’ ... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:03:32 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/devilbend-reserve-open-in-time-for-summer-fun2 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/devilbend-reserve-open-in-time-for-summer-fun2 The Devilbend Natural Features Reserve is now officially open to visitors for the first time in six years after $1.6 million of works funded by Parks Victoria. Water Minister Peter Walsh and Member for Hastings Neale Burgess joined park visitors, Parks Victoria rangers and anglers to officially open the reserve on ... Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:53:32 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/new-state-rose-garden-archway-is-blooming-marvellous http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/new-state-rose-garden-archway-is-blooming-marvellous Victoria’s magnificent State Rose Garden at Werribee Park now has a suitably impressive entrance to welcome and guide visitors around the garden’s 2.8 hectares of heritage and modern rose varieties. Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith unveiled the new archway, designed by State Rose Garden designer Mervyn ... Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:37:28 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/boaties-beware-of-the-port-phillip-sushi-monster-its-a-real-pest! http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/boaties-beware-of-the-port-phillip-sushi-monster-its-a-real-pest! The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and Parks Victoria are calling on boat owners in Port Phillip Bay to keep their hulls clean this summer, after a boat was found carrying the invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida (best known as Wakame, an ingredient in Japanese cooking). DSE Marine Policy Officer ... Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:58:32 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/vandals-damage-bird-hide http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/vandals-damage-bird-hide Vandals have damaged a bird hide that offered great viewing of Gemmill’s Swamp in the Shepparton Regional Park. Located on McFarlane Drive in Mooroopna the bird hide can no longer be safely used since vandals lit campfires on the Redgum floor causing significant damage. The vandals also graffitied the ... Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:54:53 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/devilbend-reserve-open-in-time-for-summer-fun http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/devilbend-reserve-open-in-time-for-summer-fun The Devilbend Natural Features Reserve is now officially open to visitors for the first time in six years after $1.6 million of works funded by Parks Victoria. Water Minister Peter Walsh and Member for Hastings Neale Burgess joined park visitors, Parks Victoria rangers and anglers to officially open the reserve tlast ... Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:40:30 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/dredging-at-st-kilda-harbour-to-provide-safer-boating-access http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/dredging-at-st-kilda-harbour-to-provide-safer-boating-access Parks Victoria has commenced maintenance dredging at St Kilda Harbour this week following natural sand build up which has created a hazard for recreational and commercial boat operators at the inner low landing. andquot;The works form part of an ongoing dredging program to ensure the continuation of safe boating ... Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:31:18 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/stretching-for-laughs-in-the-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/stretching-for-laughs-in-the-park There was lots of laughter and long stretches for a group taking part in a special yoga session at Braeside Park recently. They were enjoying a Laughter Yoga class as part of a Re-Activate in Parks program for the ‘more mature’ age group, being run by Parks Victoria and COTA ... Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:15:05 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/celebrating-10-years-of-marine-national-parks-and-sanctuaries2 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/celebrating-10-years-of-marine-national-parks-and-sanctuaries2 Parks Victoria and local Port Phillip friends groups celebrated Victoria’s world class network of marine national parks and marine sanctuariestenth anniversary over the weekend. Six local friends groups gathered at Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary and Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary on Saturday to celebrate and represented friends groups including Marine ... Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:43:20 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/weeds-of-murrindindi-app http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/weeds-of-murrindindi-app The devastating fires of Black Saturday 2009 burnt 430,000ha of land in Victoria, most centred along the Great Divide and including locations such as Mt Disappointment, Mt Robertson, Toolangi, Black Range, Marysville and Blue Range State Forests, together with Kinglake National Park and Cathedral State Park. As part of an intensive ... Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:31:45 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/exploring-the-bunurong-marine-national-park-with-a-new-app http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/exploring-the-bunurong-marine-national-park-with-a-new-app To celebrate the 10th birthday of marine national parks and sanctuaries, Parks Victoria and Museum Victoria have released a new app that provides information about the many inhabitants of the Bunurong Marine National Park. The app has detailed descriptions, park information, activities, maps and stunning imagery covering over 300 species of ... Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:50:26 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/grampians-to-undergo-intensive-wildlife-health-check http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/grampians-to-undergo-intensive-wildlife-health-check A team of Parks Victoria rangers and Museum Victoria scientists are joining forces to perform an extensive biodiversity scan of the Grampians – one of Victoria’s most loved parks. The Grampians Bioscan will run from 18-29 November and will act as a health check for the wildlife and habitats in ... Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:49:48 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/giraffe-benefits-from-conservation-volunteers-efforts-feeding-the-weed http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/giraffe-benefits-from-conservation-volunteers-efforts-feeding-the-weed Conservation Volunteers spent the week removing Sallow Wattle in the Grampians National Park and as a reward for their efforts, took time out to feed the weed to Sumari the giraffe at Halls Gap Zoo. Sallow Wattle (Acacia longifolia) has the ability to take over landscapes and create a monoculture, ... Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:49:01 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/sea-search-celebrates-marine-life http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/sea-search-celebrates-marine-life As we reach the 10 year anniversary for Victoria’s marine national parks and sanctuaries today, we are also celebrating the involvement of our community in caring for special marine environments like Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary near Aireys Inlet and Point Addis Marine National Park. At a community training day at ... Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:45:59 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/partnership-paves-the-way-in-creswick-regional-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/partnership-paves-the-way-in-creswick-regional-park Community group Creswick Trails and Parks Victoria have partnered in a project to develop sustainable and safe access for mountain bikers and walkers along the Jackass Road to Koala Park section of the Goldfields Track in Creswick Regional Park. Both parties will contribute financial, technical and human resources, with ongoing ... Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:17:29 +1100