Media Releases

A young couple walks up through ancient lava flows to Sundial Peak in the Central Grampians

Greater Gariwerd Traditional Owners invite you to learn visit and respect Country

Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (BGLC), Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation (EMAC) and Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (GMTOAC) are representative of Traditional Owners of the culturally significant Gariwerd landscape and all it encapsulates including the land, waters, and skies. Together we welcome the release of the Greater Gariwerd Landscape Management Plan.

Hermann Ritzinger looking over the landscape of the Grampians Peaks Trail

Grampians Peaks Trail proves popular

The epic new long-distance Grampians Peaks Trail is proving popular with hikers, with more than 3,000 nights booked in campgrounds along the unique 160km natural and cultural hiking experience.

Three people at Point Cook Tower enjoying the view of Cheetham Wetlands.

Melbourne cyclists will ride further with Bay Trail extension to Point Cook Coastal Park

Plans are underway to extend the Bay Trail in Melbourne's west from Sanctuary Lakes to Point Cook Coastal Park.

New parklands taking shape in Melbourne

Parklands are being created in Melbourne’s east, providing new opportunities for people to get into nature.

Artist impression image of eight netball courts, pavilion and landscaping

Netball on its way to Yarra Bend

Netball is on its way to Yarra Bend Park, with works underway on eight new netball courts and a shared-use sporting pavilion at Fairlea Reserve.

A walker stops to take in the sunrise at Mt Arapiles.

Cultural heritage surveys at Arapiles

More than 150 cultural heritage surveys have been undertaken at Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park, as part of the first stage in a project to document, celebrate and protect the park’s significant Aboriginal cultural heritage.

View of a field of wildflowers in an Alpine landscape

Improved protection for the Alpine National Park

The Victorian Government has released the next action plan to reduce feral horse impacts and better protect the Alpine National Park.

Iconic Murray River Adventure Trail one step closer

Tenders are now being sought to plan and design a section of the new Murray River Adventure Trail - a long-distance walking, cycling and water-based adventure trail along the Murray River.

Grey Box Woodland landscape with fallen trees in the foreground and a mix of mid-story vegetation and trees in the background

Community urged to collect timber responsibly

Parks Victoria is reminding people gathering firewood to ensure they only collect from legal collection areas in the open season or risk fines and prosecution, after two recent cases of illegal firewood take in the east of the state.

Family kicking a football outside their tent

Buchan Caves reopens for camping

Visitors to East Gippsland can once again enjoy the magic of the Buchan Caves Reserve with the completion of work to restore access for cars and pedestrians.