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/major-essential-services-upgrade-for-point-nepean http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/major-essential-services-upgrade-for-point-nepean Point Nepean will receive $13.88 million for essential services and to improve direct access for visitors to the historic Quarantine Station. The upgrade at Point Nepean is the largest investment in a core infrastructure project to be delivered for a Victorian national park by Parks Victoria.. Since the army left the ... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:19:08 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/state-coal-mine-sends-families-back-in-time http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/state-coal-mine-sends-families-back-in-time The State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi is an historic Gippsland attraction as well as a fun day out for the whole family, and now will be offering a new experience for all to enjoy on the new skip transporter. Venture underground on a guided tour led by volunteers many of ... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:19:24 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/flood-recovery-starts-at-warby-ovens-national-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/flood-recovery-starts-at-warby-ovens-national-park Parks Victoria invites visitors to experience the newly reopened Pine Gully Nature Trail after works to repair the 2km track were completed. The reopening marks the start of a $70,000 recovery project across seven locations to provide access to 17 kilometres of bush walking tracks damaged by floods in 2010. Chris Mercier, Parks ... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:18:28 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/recent-rains-have-little-effect-on-blue-green-algae-bloom http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/recent-rains-have-little-effect-on-blue-green-algae-bloom The recent rains have had little effect on the blue-green algae bloom in Lake Connewarre and lower sections of the Barwon River Estuary, with regular monitoring still showing high levels of the algae. With tests confirming that the bloom is toxic, people are reminded to adhere to the information signs ... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:56:11 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/clean-up-underway-for-jingalong,-mallacoota http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/clean-up-underway-for-jingalong,-mallacoota A major clean up is underway on the eastern side of Mallacoota Inlet this month which will return the Jingalong area to an appealing natural open space that is safe to visit. The demolition and removal works include asbestos cement sheeting, contaminated soil, derelict farming buildings and dumped rubbish left ... Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:28:04 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/maintenance-works-continues-at-frys-hut http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/maintenance-works-continues-at-frys-hut Another collaborative effort between Parks Victoria and the Victorian High Country Huts Association (VHCHA) was held recently at the Fry’s Flat in the Howqua Hills Historic Area. A working bee was held last weekend as part of the continuation of works from similar events that have been held at ... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:27:25 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/flooding-in-the-buchan-caves-reserve http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/flooding-in-the-buchan-caves-reserve Parks Victoria advises visitors to take care when travelling to the Buchan Caves Reserve and the Snowy River National Park this weekend, due to flash flooding occurring within the Buchan area overnight. Parks Victoria Chief Ranger East Gippsland Mr Will McCutcheon said visitors need to be aware that areas of ... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:26:35 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/give-a-hoot-about-threatened-owls http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/give-a-hoot-about-threatened-owls Victoria is home to four large forest owls - the Powerful Owl, Barking Owl, Masked Owl and Sooty Owl. Three of the four species, Powerful, Masked and Sooty Owls have been recorded in the southern foothills of the Victorian Alps, a stunning landscape of international significance. These magnificent creatures of ... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:27:45 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/blue-green-algae-alert-still-current-for-lake-connewarre-and-barwon-estuary http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/blue-green-algae-alert-still-current-for-lake-connewarre-and-barwon-estuary Results from water sampling undertaken earlier this week show that the blue green algae situation remains unchanged, with low numbers still present in the lower sections of the Barwon River Estuary. Parks Victoria District Chief Ranger Siobhan Rogan said signs have been erected in areas currently affected by the blue-green ... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:12:38 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/wallaces-hut-gets-a-makeover http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/wallaces-hut-gets-a-makeover Parks Victoria in conjunction with the dedicated volunteers from the Victorian High Country Huts Association (VHCHA) will be commencing the restoration works on the renowned Wallace’s Hut during a series of working bee weekends in February, March and April. Parks Victoria and the VHCHA have worked in partnership on ... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:24:20 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/damaged-tram-being-removed-from-wattle-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/damaged-tram-being-removed-from-wattle-park Parks Victoria has commenced work to remove the burnt out W Class Tram that was damaged on Boxing Day last year. Acting Chief Ranger Kylie Trott said the tram will be cut up and removed in sections this week. “The news of the tram’s destruction was widespread and has ... Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:37:49 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/put-an-end-to-rubbish-dumping-in-protected-wetlands http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/put-an-end-to-rubbish-dumping-in-protected-wetlands On World Wetlands Day (2 February) rangers are calling on the community to help put an end to rubbish dumping in protected wetlands along the internationally significant Port Phillip Bay (Western Shoreline) and Bellarine Peninsula Ramsar site. Parks Victoria Ramsar Project Officer Steve Tuohy said the illegal dumping of rubbish is ... Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:32:34 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/blue-green-algae-alert-remains-current-for-lake-connewarre-and-barwon-estuary http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/blue-green-algae-alert-remains-current-for-lake-connewarre-and-barwon-estuary Regular monitoring of Lake Connewarre State Game Reserve and sections of the Barwon Estuary continues to show blue-green algae presence at concentrations exceeding recreational health alert levels. The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and Parks Victoria advise that concentrations of blue-green algae are also present on sections of the ... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:02:29 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/mistletoe http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/mistletoe Mistletoes are semi-parasitic native plants which use other plants to obtain their water and nutrients. They often mimic the host and can have very colourful flowers. There are 85 species of native mistletoe throughout Australia. Their nectar is highly attractive to birds, particularly the mistletoe bird which plays an important role ... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:13:38 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/dog-play-area-trial-for-nortons-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/dog-play-area-trial-for-nortons-park Parks Victoria is trialling Nortons Park, in Wantirna South, as a new dog-friendly area where visitors can have their dogs off lead. The whole park area of fifteen hectares, including the barbecue and picnic area, will be one of the biggest play spaces for dogs and their owners in the ... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:29:49 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/dont-let-your-campfire-go-bush-on-australia-day http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/dont-let-your-campfire-go-bush-on-australia-day The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and Parks Victoria are urging the community to act responsibly and show extreme caution when lighting campfires and using barbecues in parks and camping grounds over the Australia Day long weekend. Victoria has now entered its peak fire danger season and there are ... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:12:44 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/white-faced-herons http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/white-faced-herons White-faced Herons (Egretta novaehollandiae) are a small pale blue-grey heron with a white face and yellow legs. Usually on their own, they wade in the shallow waters of creeks, farm dams and tidal mudflats and can also be found in wet grasslands and even gardens White-faced herons are the most ... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:16 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/king-river-hut-is-now-open-for-visitors http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/king-river-hut-is-now-open-for-visitors Parks Victoria in conjunction with the Victorian High Country Huts Association (VHCHA) and Mansfield Shire Council are delighted to announce the King River Hut was officially opened today. King River Hut, located approximately 43kms east of Mansfield in the Alpine National Park, was identified as a key restoration project following ... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:23:20 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/mount-richmond-national-park-walks-re-open http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/mount-richmond-national-park-walks-re-open Walkers will be pleased to hear that many of the walking tracks in the Mount Richmond National Park in the state’s west are are open again after a fire burnt through a significant area of the park last year. Ranger in Charge Don Tumney, says rehabilitation has gone smoothly ... Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:09:37 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/wild-weather-damages-william-ricketts-sanctuary2 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/wild-weather-damages-william-ricketts-sanctuary2 Parks Victoria advises that the popular William Ricketts Sanctuary will remain closed while recovery works take place following yesterday’s wild weather in the Dandenong Ranges. Dandenong Ranges Gardens Manager David Adeson said the winds had brought down more than a dozen Mountain Ash and other trees, which seriously damaged ... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:31:43 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/prom-marine-ecology-survey-yields-positive-results http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/prom-marine-ecology-survey-yields-positive-results Parks Victoria, in conjunction with Australian Marine Ecology, recently conducted a series of subtidal reef surveys in and around Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park. This subtidal reef monitoring program is part of Parks Victoria’s ongoing Signs of Healthy Parks program. Surveys have been conducted on a regular basis in ... Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:17:27 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/summer-boating-safety-reminder http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/summer-boating-safety-reminder As summer heats up Parks Victoria is reminding recreational boat operators to stay safe on Port Phillip and Western Port this summer. andquot;Port Phillip and Western Port are great destinations for people looking to get out and enjoy the great outdoors over the summer holidays.andquot; said Parks Victoria ... Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:53:40 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/volunteer-as-a-campground-host-this-easter http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/volunteer-as-a-campground-host-this-easter Volunteering as a campground host is a fantastic way to see our magnificent parks while at the same time providing a valuable service to other campers and Parks Victoria rangers. Campground hosts support day-to-day management of campgrounds at some of our most popular parks during our busiest times of year. ... Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:29:44 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/another-grampians-walking-track-reopens http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/another-grampians-walking-track-reopens Summer visitors to the Grampians National Park can experience panoramic views from Mount Abrupt once again with the reopening of the walking track that leads to its summit. The announcement is another milestone in flood recovery works at Grampians National Park, where 17 walking tracks have been reopened 5.6 kilometres of walking ... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:09:57 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/soaring-temperatures-bring-water-safety-warning-this-new-year http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/soaring-temperatures-bring-water-safety-warning-this-new-year With temperatures set to soar over the New Year break, Life Saving Victoria is urging beachgoers to use caution when cooling off by the water. Life Saving Victoria Manager Media and Communications, Jennifer Roberts, said large numbers of Victorians are expected to hit beaches and waterways during the coming hot ... Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:13:45 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/calling-all-junior-rangers-out-and-into-our-parks-this-summer! http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/calling-all-junior-rangers-out-and-into-our-parks-this-summer! The Junior Ranger Program is a great way to get kids aged 6-12 out of the lounge room and into the great outdoors over the school holidays to learn about the role parks play in protecting plants and animals. Junior Rangers get to explore parks across the state on a ... Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:21:42 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/wishing-you-a-happy-and-safe-parks-christmas-and-new-year http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/wishing-you-a-happy-and-safe-parks-christmas-and-new-year Parks around Victoria will be welcoming visitors, campers, walkers, runners and picnickers in their thousands this Christmas holiday season. There is a wealth of information on the Parks Victoria website to help you safely enjoy your park visit. It is important to researchyour trip beforeyou go. Tips: •If you are ... Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:47:27 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/new-recycling-initiative-to-clean-up-locally http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/new-recycling-initiative-to-clean-up-locally Parks Victoria has launcheda new purpose-built recycling trailer designed to reduce the amount of rubbish going into landfill. The trailer, funded by a grant from the Victorian Government through Sustainability Victoria, will also provide litter signage, banners, pamphlets and other promotional material to encourage less littering and more recycling around ... Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:41:27 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/ocean-beach-access-opens-at-frenches-narrows http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/ocean-beach-access-opens-at-frenches-narrows A new ocean beach access link is opening up on East Gippsland’s Snowy River Estuary Walk just in time for Christmas. Visitors have been enjoying the first part of the new walk from Marlo to Mots beach for nearly six months while works continued on the Mots beach to ... Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:32:30 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/rangers-sign-on-for-the-summer-season http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/rangers-sign-on-for-the-summer-season Parks Victoria has successfully recruited a team of seven enthusiastic Summer Cave Rangers who will commence their placements at the Buchan Caves Reserve this week. Parks Victoria Ranger in Charge Dale Calnin is delighted to welcome on board, Jayne Cummings, Di Bates, Glen Reggardo, Billy King, Lex Whadcoat and Ian ... Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:20:47 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/walking-at-the-prom-this-summer http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/walking-at-the-prom-this-summer Wilsons Promontory National Park flood recovery efforts haveescalated in the lead up to the busy summer period. Parks Victoria Chief Ranger - Wilsons Promontory Ms Helen Dixon said the team have been working on the significant repairs across the park. However, there is still plenty of work to do to ... Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:52:33 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/new-tracks-and-record-visitors-at-you-yangs-regional-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/new-tracks-and-record-visitors-at-you-yangs-regional-park Parks Victoria staff are preparing for a busy summer with mountain bike trail counters at You Yangs Regional Park reporting a 150 percent increase in visitor numbers since the site reopened in August. Realignment works on Track 4 ‘Rockwell Run’ are complete and the trail is open for use from 18 December 2011. Chief ... Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:57:16 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/swimmers-urged-not-to-jump-from-piers http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/swimmers-urged-not-to-jump-from-piers Parks Victoria is urging swimmers not to jump or dive from piers and jetties this summer as warmer summer weather attracts more people to beaches across Port Phillip and Western Port. “Parents especially should be vigilant to ensure their children are aware of the dangers of jumping and diving from ... Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:54:47 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/blue-green-algae-affecting-the-gippsland-lakes http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/blue-green-algae-affecting-the-gippsland-lakes A blue-green algal bloom is currently affecting parts of the Gippsland Lakes. The bloom is of the species Nodularia spumigena, a form of cyanobacteria which can have health implications for humans, domestic animals and livestock as well as environmental impacts. Current monitoring has found that levels of algae have reached ... Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:13:04 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/australian-first-program-helps-blind-or-vision-impaired-take-a-walk-in-the-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/australian-first-program-helps-blind-or-vision-impaired-take-a-walk-in-the-park For those who are blind or vision impaired, the simple pleasure of a walk in the park is not possible unless they have help from a sighted person. However, a new program being launched tomorrow will help people who are blind or vision impaired enjoy something most of us take ... Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:42:30 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/ex-hmas-canberra-celebrates-its-second-birthday http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/ex-hmas-canberra-celebrates-its-second-birthday The ex-HMAS Canberra Dive site celebrates its second birthday this week since officially opening to the public on 5 December 2009. The ex-HMAS Canberra is a former warship, which served the Australian Navy between 1981 and 2005, now lies approximately 28 metres under water and attracts divers from all over the world. Parks Victoria Chief ... Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:14:49 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/spartina-to-be-controlled-in-south-gippsland-coastal-areas http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/spartina-to-be-controlled-in-south-gippsland-coastal-areas Parks Victoria aims to recommence the Spartina control program in conjunction with Melbourne Water and West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA) around the coastal areas of Corner Inlet, Anderson Inlet, Bass River estuary and Tooradin. The Spartina control operation will involve large-scale spraying activities using a number of methods including ... Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:39:53 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-some-new-park-tracks http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-some-new-park-tracks Visitors to the Goldfield’s Mount Beckworth Scenic Reserve will enjoy a smooth ride into and around the park this summer break with flood damaged access tracks to be repaired just in time for Christmas. Ranger in Charge for Southern Goldfields, Karen Doyle said it is a relief to announce ... Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:30:29 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/marine-matters-for-multicultural-guides http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/marine-matters-for-multicultural-guides Eleven students, ranging in age from 18 to 74 and speaking a combination of Karen, South Korean, Chinese, Hindi, Turkish, Spanish, Arabic and Portuguese completed the Multicultural Coastal Guides Course run out of Queenscliff’s Marine andamp; Freshwater Discovery Centre. The program included hands-on education about Victoria’s marine national parks, short ... Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:54:32 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/national-disability-award-for-parks-victoria http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/national-disability-award-for-parks-victoria Parks Victoria has been recognised for its efforts to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people with disabilities, receiving the Health and Wellbeing award in this year's National Disability Awards. Some of the measures adopted by Parks Victoria to make parks more accessible for people with disabilities have included: improving ... Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:06:58 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/more-lake-access-for-people-with-a-disability http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/more-lake-access-for-people-with-a-disability Victoria’s parks are more accessible than ever for people with a disability. Parks Victoria is introducing new ideas and technology to make visiting parks and waterways a great experience for everyone. Its marking this Saturday’s International Day of Persons with Disability 3 December 2011, by highlighting some of the efforts ... Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:10:07 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/enjoy-victorias-river-red-gum-parks-along-the-murray-this-summer http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/enjoy-victorias-river-red-gum-parks-along-the-murray-this-summer As the weather warms up, Parks Victoria is encouraging visitors and locals to get out and enjoy the great outdoors in the beautiful River Red Gum parks along the Murray, Goulburn and Ovens Rivers. Parks Victoria Chief Ranger Craig Stubbings said staff have been working hard to get parks along ... Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:57:30 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/cactus-warriors-lead-the-way-with-biological-control-agent http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/cactus-warriors-lead-the-way-with-biological-control-agent The Tarrangower Cactus Control Committee is leading the way in Victoria, introducing a new biological control agent at a local property in Maldon yesterday. The Committee, with the support of Parks Victoria and the Department of Primary Industries (DPI), introduced a tiny bug called cochineal to attack wheel cactus in ... Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:34:33 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/jetty-upgrade-for-hastings http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/jetty-upgrade-for-hastings Hastings Jetty will be rebuilt in its existing form with a design to improve access to the water for everyone. Works will include complete demolition of the now decommissioned slipway and timber pier, removal of degrading piles, installation of over 40 new piles and a new timber deck on the existing ... Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:46:24 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/everybody-needs-good-friends! http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/everybody-needs-good-friends! Parks Victoria held a celebratory barbecue dinner this week to thank the large number of Friends and Volunteer groups for the significant contributions they have made in assisting Latrobe and West Gippsland park management area during 2011. The barbecue dinner also celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Australian Alps National Parks ... Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:43:19 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/environment-and-history-come-together-in-walhalla http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/environment-and-history-come-together-in-walhalla Conservation Volunteers are collaborating with TRUenergy and Parks Victoria to run historical and environmental restoration projects in Walhalla and the Baw Baw National Park during November and December. Parks Victoria Ranger in Charge Mr Andy Gillham explained that volunteers will contribute to a major program of works within the Walhalla ... Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:09:50 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/st-kilda-pier-maintenance-works http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/st-kilda-pier-maintenance-works Parks Victoria will commence maintenance works on St Kilda Pier next week to reinforce a number of concrete crossheads to allow for continued service vehicle access by installing horizontal steel beam bracing beneath the pier. As the manager of over 40 piers and jetties around Port Phillip and Western Port, Parks ... Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:57:27 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/new-visitor-facilities-on-the-bogong-alpine-way http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/new-visitor-facilities-on-the-bogong-alpine-way Parks Victoria is pleased to announce the opening of the new Bogong Alpine Way visitor facilities located within the Alpine National Park. These new visitor facilities complement the first stage of the project which was the sealing of the Bogong High Plains Road in 2009, in conjunction with the Alpine and ... Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:56:29 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/all-terrain-wheelchair-launch-in-the-grampians http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/all-terrain-wheelchair-launch-in-the-grampians Monday 21 November marks the official launch of the Australia’s first all-terrain wheelchair, the TrailRider, in the Grampians National Park, as part of Social Inclusion Week, 19-27 November 2011. See details of the launch and demonstration event. “We’d love people to come and try out the TrailRider this summer,” said ... Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:09:21 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/prom-flood-recovery-effort-shifts-into-high-gear http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/prom-flood-recovery-effort-shifts-into-high-gear The Melbourne Cup long weekend has been and gone, with hundreds of visitors going through the gates of Wilsons Promontory National Park to enjoy the reopened tracks around Tidal River including Mt Bishop and Squeaky Beach. And now the flood recovery effort continues to shift into higher gear in preparation ... Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:59:00 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/humpback-whale-survives-stranding-in-east-gippsland http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/humpback-whale-survives-stranding-in-east-gippsland Another Humpback whale became stranded on a beach in East Gippsland today. The 15 metre whale got stuck on the beach at Point Ricardo, between Marlo and Cape Conran and was reported by a member of the public. DSE and Parks Victoria wildlife staff responded immediately and arrived in time to ... Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:38:28 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/art-exhibition-celebrates-parks-and-vibrant-regional-communities http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/art-exhibition-celebrates-parks-and-vibrant-regional-communities A stunning exhibition featuring Victoria’s beautiful Barmah National Park is on display until January 2011 at the G.R.A.I.N. STORE in Nathalia, Victoria. Experiencing the Barmah: creating the vision highlights the remarkable talents of local artists from the region and their works inspired by the beautiful forests ... Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:01:06 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/local-4wd-clubs-lend-a-hand-in-the-alps http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/local-4wd-clubs-lend-a-hand-in-the-alps Parks Victoria is delighted to have forged great partnerships with local Four Wheel Drive clubs which has assisted in the smooth transition of reopening seasonally closed tracks in the Mansfield – Whitfield area of the Alpine National Park in the lead up to the busy summer season. The Wangaratta Four Wheel ... Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:39:42 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/local-groups-recognised-in-kookaburra-awards http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/local-groups-recognised-in-kookaburra-awards Two dedicated local groups – the Tarrangower Cactus Control Committee and the Chewton Domain Society - were recently recognised for their outstanding contributions at the 2011 Parks Victoria Kookaburra Awards ceremony in Geelong in early November. Parks Victoria's Kookaburra Awards recognise and honour individuals and groups who have made an outstanding contribution ... Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:32:39 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/recycling-at-work-in-the-you-yangs http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/recycling-at-work-in-the-you-yangs The Parks Victoria team at You Yangs Regional Park are highlighting their recycling efforts during this year’s National Recycling Week (7- 13 November). Many Victorian parks and reserves have examples of recycling at work, making them even more eco friendly and sustainable. Recycled plastic planking is increasingly being used for ... Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:55:15 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/taking-the-pulse-of-the-prom http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/taking-the-pulse-of-the-prom A team of scientists and rangers have just completed a major wildlife health check of Victoria’s Wilsons Promontory National Park. Over a two-week period more than 50 scientists from Museum Victoria and 20 Parks Victoria rangers examined the most remote corners of Wilsons Promontory, both on land and in the surrounding ... Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:15:27 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/recycling-at-work-in-the-grampians http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/recycling-at-work-in-the-grampians Parks Victoria is highlighting its recycling efforts during this year’s National Recycling Week, 7- 13 November. Many parks and reserves now have examples of recycling at work, making them even more eco-friendly and sustainable. Building materials like plastic planking made from recycled materials, even old hard hats is increasingly being ... Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:27:55 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/explaining-eucalypt-dieback-in-hepburn-regional-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/explaining-eucalypt-dieback-in-hepburn-regional-park Locals and visitors may have noticed extensive Eucalypt dieback in the Hepburn Regional Park as they are coming into Daylesford along the Midland Highway. Parks Victoria has investigated the site and found the Cup Moth larvae to be responsible. The Cup Moth belongs to the Limacodidae family and gets its ... Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:18:38 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/celebrating-25-years-at-the-victorian-state-rose-garden http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/celebrating-25-years-at-the-victorian-state-rose-garden The Victorian State Rose Garden at Werribee Park is celebrating its 25th birthday on 9 November. The event will celebrate the success of the garden, its importance to the local area and acknowledge the contribution of the volunteers who work hard to keep the garden so beautiful. In 2010, volunteers contributed over 8,000 ... Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:13:52 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/join-the-park-arazzi!-win-a-$2,000-anaconda-voucher-in-parks-victorias-photo-competition http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/join-the-park-arazzi!-win-a-$2,000-anaconda-voucher-in-parks-victorias-photo-competition Parks Victoria is encouraging anyone who has taken a winning photo while out and about in Victoria’s parks to enter its photo competition on Facebook. Great prizes on offer include the Anaconda Grand Prize of a $2,000 voucher, and four category prizes of two nights’ accommodation in Wilderness Retreats in ... Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:03:56 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/protecting-the-western-shorelines-ramsar-values http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/protecting-the-western-shorelines-ramsar-values A range of projects have been carried out over the last two years aimed at protecting and enhancing the Port Phillip Bay’s Western Shoreline Ramsar site – an Internationally significant wetland protected under an International treaty. Over the years a number of factors have combined to threaten the Ramsar site ... Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:36:54 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/track-conditions-looking-good-in-our-forests-for-cup-weekend http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/track-conditions-looking-good-in-our-forests-for-cup-weekend Hundreds of forest tracks and roads across Victoria will open again in time for the Melbourne Cup weekend - starting on Saturday 29 October 2011. The roads and tracks are closed temporarily during the wetter months each year as part of the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and Parks Victoria’s ... Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:12:42 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/ex-hmas-canberra-dive-site-to-reopen http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/ex-hmas-canberra-dive-site-to-reopen Parks Victoria will reopen the popular ex-HMAS Canberra dive site to the public on Saturday 22 October following the completion of works to address safety issues and the requirements of the Long Term Management Plan. Parks Victoria Manager Marine Operations Vin Wright said the reopening of the site was great news ... Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:03:10 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/creswick-lake-secure-ahead-of-spring-rains http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/creswick-lake-secure-ahead-of-spring-rains Works to upgrade Creswick’s dam wall at St George lake are complete with the new dam crest walking path now open for visitors. The four month construction project to upgrade the dam wall by raising its height by one metre will be complete by the end of this week. ... Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:49:54 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/be-prepared-when-travelling-through-the-southern-alps http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/be-prepared-when-travelling-through-the-southern-alps Parks Victoria wishes to advise visitors and bushwalkers to take care and be fully prepared when embarking upon trips through the Alpine National Park. Popular walks such as Lake Tali Karng, Bryce’s Gorge, Moroka Falls and Mt Howitt attract a great deal of interest from bushwalkers and hikers due ... Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:13:11 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/illegal-activity-in-remote-areas-of-alpine-national-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/illegal-activity-in-remote-areas-of-alpine-national-park Due to the recent increase of Infringement Notices, Parks Victoria is reminding park visitors to abide by park regulations. Recent offences have ranged from people going behind seasonally closed gates in the Alpine National Park, using a motor vehicle in a cordoned off area as well as bringing a dog ... Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:11:04 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/intensive-wildlife-study-at-the-prom http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/intensive-wildlife-study-at-the-prom An intensive biodiversity survey of wildlife at Wilsons Promontory National Park will run for two weeks from 16 - 28 October. Parks Victoria and Museum Victoria are joining forces in “Prom Bioscan” - a survey of the diversity and health of the habitats and wildlife across this iconic park. Around 40 Museum Victoria ... Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:04:18 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/seniors-festival-brings-big-day-out-to-historic-mill http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/seniors-festival-brings-big-day-out-to-historic-mill Shepparton’s elderly citizens celebrated the Victorian Seniors Festival (2 – 9 October) with a trip to the historic Day’s Mill in Murchison, hosted by Parks Victoria. Day’s Mill, named after original owners William and Anne Day, is the best preserved 19th century flour mill in Victoria. Residents from Rodney Park ... Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:35:25 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/estuary-walk-tracking-well-with-two-builders-on-board http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/estuary-walk-tracking-well-with-two-builders-on-board East Gippsland’s Snowy River Estuary Walk is on schedule with the appointment of two contractors to complete the remaining two-kilometre stretch of walk through the spectacular coastal landscape. Chief Ranger East Gippsland, Will McCutcheon said it was great to have two experienced contractors onboard for the challenging track creation ... Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:33:17 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/caring-for-albert-park-reserves-baby-birds http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/caring-for-albert-park-reserves-baby-birds Springtime at Albert Park Reserve sees the arrival of hundreds of baby birds. The youngsters are so cute that they attract lots of interested onlookers. When we find them on their own a natural reaction is to rescue them. It is natural for people to help when they find a ... Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:29:29 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/werribee-park-welcomes-a-new-artist-in-residence http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/werribee-park-welcomes-a-new-artist-in-residence Werribee Park is delighted to welcome Ma Late, the new artist in residence. Ma Late is an award winning paper collage artist, and she has set up her studio in one of the beautiful homestead rooms at the park. Ma Late won last year’s Heartlands Refugee Fine Art Prize ... Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:26:04 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/have-your-say-on-toorourrong-reservoir-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/have-your-say-on-toorourrong-reservoir-park Parks Victoria is inviting residents of Whittlesea, Kinglake and surrounding districts to comment on a draft master plan to guide the rebuilding of a much-loved and well-used park - Toorourrong Reservoir Park. The park was badly damaged in the Black Saturday fires, with all park facilities burnt, and it has ... Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:49:14 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/spring-brings-magic-to-the-brisbane-ranges http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/spring-brings-magic-to-the-brisbane-ranges If you are a green thumb or just love getting out to nature, get along to the Brisbane Ranges Wildflower Show this weekend. Join walks, presentations and workshops, or just come along and enjoy the spectacular wildflowers. The Friends of Brisbane Ranges and Parks Victoria are gearing up for another ... Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:55:10 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/parks-victoria-and-rmit-university http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/parks-victoria-and-rmit-university Parks Victoria and RMIT University are set to commence the annual fauna monitoring survey at the Wonthaggi Heathlands Nature Conservation Reserve this week. Parks Victoria has worked alongside RMIT University, their environment and land management students and the Friends of Wonthaggi Heathlands group for nearly seven years to provide a ... Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:52:10 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/celebrating-chilterns-ironbark-festival-is-a-walk-or-ride-in-the-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/celebrating-chilterns-ironbark-festival-is-a-walk-or-ride-in-the-park Parks Victoria is urging festival goers to get active and experience an amazing spring bloom at Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Parkas part of the Chiltern Ironbark Family Fun Festival celebrations. Rangers and the Friends of Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park will be hosting free guided tours again this year. Parks Victoria Senior ... Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:41:03 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/fox-control-in-the-mornington-peninsula-national-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/fox-control-in-the-mornington-peninsula-national-park This October Parks Victoria will begin a Fox Control Program within the Greens Bush area of the Mornington Peninsula National Park. While these programs are usually undertaken seasonally, the Greens Bush fox program has been planned to extend across the full year in an effort to protect animals such as ... Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:54:06 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/protecting-our-hoodies-this-breeding-season http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/protecting-our-hoodies-this-breeding-season Parks Victoria, Birds Australia and the Friends of the Hooded Plover Far West are asking visitors to be on the look out for Hooded Plovers this breeding season. Parks Victoria Ranger Ailsa Morris said the coastline between Warrnambool and Port Fairy is an important stretch of beach for shore nesting ... Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:29:25 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/albert-parks-new-playground-to-benefit-the-whole-community http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/albert-parks-new-playground-to-benefit-the-whole-community Parks Victoria and the St Kilda Park Primary School will be working together to provide a fantastic new play area for the school’s students. An agreement has been made between Parks Victoria and the school to install a “shared use playground” that will be located in the south western ... Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:16:17 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/french-islands-spectacular-wildflowers-are-in-bloom http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/french-islands-spectacular-wildflowers-are-in-bloom Spring is upon us and now is the time to take a drive and short ferry trip to French Island National Park to see the spectacular wildflowers on display. “There’s nothing better than visiting French Island National Park at this time of the year. There’s a stunning display ... Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:01:11 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/kinglakes-blossoming-recovery http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/kinglakes-blossoming-recovery Energy levels were high around Kinglake last fortnight, with around 60 enthusiastic people coming to hear researchers’ stories on species recovery in Kinglake National Park. As Parks Victoria and the Department of Sustainability and Environment’s (DSE) government funded Fire Recovery programs wind up, this was an opportunity for a range ... Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:44:11 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/reminder-to-campers-do-not-leave-campfires-unattended http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/reminder-to-campers-do-not-leave-campfires-unattended If you are making plans to get away into the forest or bush during the school holidays, remember that campfires can easily turn into bushfires if they are left unattended or not completely extinguished. In the last two weeks two unattended campfires have been discovered in the Lerderderg State Park, ... Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:06:53 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/improving-health-as-easy-as-a-walk-in-the-park http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/improving-health-as-easy-as-a-walk-in-the-park Victorians are being encouraged to get walking in a park to improve their health . The Green Walks in the Park program combines the benefits of walking with getting out in nature. Walking is a great way to experience nature – whether it’s at a local park, the beach, or a ... Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:45:38 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/popular-sites-reopen-at-the-grampians-in-time-for-holidays http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/popular-sites-reopen-at-the-grampians-in-time-for-holidays Visitors to the Grampians National Parkthese school holidays will be able to enjoy popular visitor sites which will re-open this weekend.Badly damaged by storms earlier this year, sites set to reopen include the Pinnacle and Sundial Lookouts, the walk to the base of Mackenzie Falls and Jimmy Creek Campground. ... Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:49:23 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/frankston-reservoir-have-your-say-on-the-draft-master-plan http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/frankston-reservoir-have-your-say-on-the-draft-master-plan Parks Victoria is inviting residents and other interested people to comment on a draft master planto guide the Frankston Reservoir’s future as a new park for Frankston. The draft plan has been developed by a Working Group consisting of the Member for Frankston Geoff Shaw MP, and representatives of ... Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:45:01 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/new-swan-bay-jetty-deck-to-give-slips-the-flick http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/new-swan-bay-jetty-deck-to-give-slips-the-flick Demolition of Swan Bay’s ageing jetty will start in late September ahead of a $380,000 overhaul of the structure set to extend its life and boost safety with a new anti‐slip fibreglass mesh deck. The new 282 metre long jetty will receive a complete re‐build with strengthened piles, new ... Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:03:01 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/thousands-of-hectares-of-weeds-treated http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/thousands-of-hectares-of-weeds-treated Over the past 12 months Parks Victoria has continued its successful weed spraying programs across the Alpine region and East Gippsland as part of the ‘Protecting the Best’ weed management initiative. Parks Victoria Program Manager Yasmin Aly said “overall the program was extremely successful with thousands of hectares of weeds treated ... Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:55:40 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/ferntree-waterfall-nature-walk-re-opens-at-mount-buangor http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/ferntree-waterfall-nature-walk-re-opens-at-mount-buangor Parks Victoria has re-opened the popular Ferntree Waterfall Nature Walk in the Mount Buangor State Park. Repair work on damaged structures and clearing fallen vegetation caused by the storms earlier in the year is now complete, with the track now ready to be enjoyed by visitors to the park. The ... Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:14:48 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/$2.3m-port-campbell-foreshore-upgrade http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/$2.3m-port-campbell-foreshore-upgrade Port Campbell’s foreshore is set to gain a $2.3 million upgrade to rebuild and extend a 160 metre sea wall designed to withstand the next 50 years of ocean swells. Hazell Bros Vic has been appointed by Parks Victoria to undertake the works. In recent years large ocean swells have caused a ... Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:08:10 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/churchill-national-park-re-opens http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/churchill-national-park-re-opens Churchill National Parkand all of its nine tracks and trails have re-openedto the public following storm damage in early 2011. The storm event in February this year caused significant damage to the park and this resulted in the majority of the tracks and trails being closed to ensure visitor safety. Following ... Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:08:53 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/parks-victoria-7th-kookaburra-awards http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/parks-victoria-7th-kookaburra-awards A nomination for a Kookaburra Award is a direct reflection of the very high regard in which volunteers are held by the Rangers they work with and their peers. Would you like to openly acknowledge the contribution made to your local area by volunteers and friends groups? Parks Victoria is ... Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:58:02 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/lookouts-at-the-twelve-apostles-reopen http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/lookouts-at-the-twelve-apostles-reopen The Saddle and Bunker lookouts at the popular Twelve Apostles in the Port Campbell National Park have reopened. The lookouts were closed last week following a cliff slip at the site. Tracy Edwards, Ranger in Charge at Port Campbell, said a geotechnical assessment of the affected area had given Parks ... Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:38:49 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/discover-ancient-myrtle-beech-forests http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/discover-ancient-myrtle-beech-forests Are you interested in learning more about the ancient Myrtle Beech forests of the Yarra Ranges, threats from Myrtle Wilt, and how the trees respond to fire? Hear of our efforts to understand fire responses and how mosses and other bryophytes grow in these changing conditions. For your chance to ... Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:01:15 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/kids-on-the-mornington-peninsula-our-future-environmental-leaders http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/kids-on-the-mornington-peninsula-our-future-environmental-leaders Yesterday Point Nepean National Park became a classroom for 130 local primary school students from across the Mornington Peninsula taking part in the Australia Post Kids Teaching Kids Week program, which aims to inspire future environmental leaders. The students were from eight local primary schools including Boneo Primary School, Dromana Primary ... Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:34:12 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/cherry-blossom-festival-in-the-beautiful-dandenong-ranges http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/cherry-blossom-festival-in-the-beautiful-dandenong-ranges Parks Victoria is inviting everyone come to the Dandenong Ranges Gardens in celebration of the coming spring season. The National Rhododendron Gardens will host the popular Hanami Festival on 25 September that sees thousands of people every year come to admire the spectacular cherry blossoms. The Hanami Festival is based on ... Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:14:15 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/kooyoora-wildflower-show-worth-a-visit http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/kooyoora-wildflower-show-worth-a-visit Have you ever wondered about the identity of a particular local plant? Now is your chance to find out and at the same time learn a whole lot more about the natural beauty of our local area. The Kooyoora Wildflower Show is once again shaping up to be well worth ... Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:39:00 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/werribee-park-in-full-bloom http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/werribee-park-in-full-bloom Spring is here and the gardens and flowers at Werribee Park have come out to bask in the season’s glory. The parterre at Werribee is bursting with beautiful colours and a variety of different blooms including seasonal favourites pansies and primulas. Werribee Park Senior Horticulturalist Adam Smith said it ... Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:31:35 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/changes-to-the-collection-of-firewood-on-public-land http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/changes-to-the-collection-of-firewood-on-public-land From 1 September 2011, you no longer require a permit to collect firewood for personal use from State Forests (and parks where collection is allowed). Collection areas Firewood collection is only allowed in designated firewood collection areas. Collection areas are located, where possible, to avoid sites of environmental and cultural significance, and ... Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:59:56 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/cliff-slip-at-the-twelve-apostles http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/cliff-slip-at-the-twelve-apostles A cliff slip at the Twelve Apostles in the Port Campbell National Park has led to the temporary closure of access to the saddle and bunker areas at the popular tourist site. District Chief Ranger, Trevor Dess, said the Parks Victoria would undertake geotechnical assessment of the affected area to ... Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:30:24 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/aboriginal-community-justice-forum http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/aboriginal-community-justice-forum Over 150 people attended the Aboriginal Community Justice Forum at The Living Museum of the West last Wednesday. The event was the first one to be held in 25 years in the recently reopened bluestone building at the museum, and gave people a chance to share their concerns about local justice issues ... Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:25:51 +1000 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/volunteer-as-a-campground-host-this-summer http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/volunteer-as-a-campground-host-this-summer Does the idea of a free camp site, fuel voucher and the chance to experience Victoria’s magnificent park network appeal to you? Volunteering as a campground host is a fantastic way to see our magnificent parks while at the same time providing a valuable service to other campers and ... Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:03:38 +1000