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New tracks and trails to explore our urban parks
Parks are like the lungs of a city. And they’re great for our own lungs too – places to get active in nature. Whether you’re into walking, running or cycling, we’re delivering track and trail projects in urban parks to help keep visitors and local communities moving.
Shaping the future for Williamstown local port
The future of Williamstown’s vibrant local port has been set out in a new plan from Parks Victoria.
Fall in love with becoming a Volunteer Track Ranger
After spending time as a Parks Victoria Volunteer Track Ranger, most participants come away having fallen in love with one of the state’s most beautiful parks. Some, however, come away having fallen in love with each other. Read on for Emma and Callum's love story and how you can become a Volunteer Track Ranger yourself.
Living Proof: Ingenious and sustainable land use practices of Aboriginal people
Sione Ikafanga is the Cultural Landscapes Advisor for Managing Country Together at Parks Victoria. When speaking about cultural heritage, Sione goes to the core of what it is, and what cultural heritage protection means to him.
Uncovering hidden history at Cape Schanck
At the Cape Schanck Lightstation, student archaeologists have unearthed hundreds of artefacts that paint a picture of life at the remote site over the years.
A faster, safer journey on the Bay Trail
Pedestrians and cyclists can enjoy a better journey along the Bay Trail, with a new connection now open to provide a faster, safer and more direct path from Williamstown to Point Cook Coastal Park.
Contractors arrive at Buchan for flood assessments
Assessments of damaged caves, roads, bridges and buildings at Buchan Caves Reserve have commenced following flash flooding on Boxing Day.
Works start on stunning new coastal lookout
Works have started on a new lookout in the Port Campbell National Park that will bring visitors up close to the booming waters of the Southern Ocean.
Spectacular new Altona Pier opens
After a bumper eight months of construction, Altona’s brand-new pier is now open for everyone to enjoy.
The Southern Brown Bandicoot has suffered major losses in its range. One of the last strongholds near Melbourne (Australia) is within the southeastern growth corridor. Parks Victoria has been working for a decade to protect this endangered marsupial.