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New lease of life on way for Dandenong Police Paddocks
The historic Dandenong Police Paddocks Reserve will be transformed into a welcoming green space for relaxation and exercise through a new Parks Victoria masterplan.
Plans progressing for Bay Trail link in western suburbs of Melbourne
Bay Trail users in Melbourne’s west can now take a sneak peek at what a new trail link will look like, with concept designs created for the extension between Sanctuary Lakes and Point Cook Coastal Park on Bunurong Country.
Explore the rich history of the Goldfields
Victoria’s central goldfields around Castlemaine, Maldon, and Hepburn, on Dja Dja Wurrung Country, have some of the most intact remains of the 1850s gold rush anywhere in the world. If you enjoy ornate historic architecture, learning about life on the goldfields, and discovering the techniques used by miners during the gold rush then a trip to these parks in the area is a must.
BirdLife Australia volunteers have listened to thousands of hours of audio and discovered remarkable findings.
Planned burns scheduled in Grampians National Park in May 2022
Forest Fire Management Victoria have scheduled planned burns in the Grampians National Park in the coming days, with the lighting of the burns currently scheduled to begin on Tuesday 10 May, subject to suitable weather conditions.
Bookings now open for Grampians Peaks Trail from July 2022
Following the huge success of the first six months of the epic Grampians Peaks Trail, we have today opened future bookings from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.
Young Victorian volunteers with green solutions receive project funding
Successful recipients of the Youth Volunteering for Nature Fund announced!
Everything you need to know about Victoria's pink lakes
It may come as a surprise, but these are the natural changing colour of some of Victoria’s lakes. These bubblegum pink lakes are a natural wonder that many will never get to see, but there are a few right here in Victoria.
Sheer beauty: 8 spectacular rock formations in Victoria
We’ve picked eight of the state’s most-beautiful, but least-known cliffs and rock formations for you to get that perfect landscape shot. Bold colours, dramatic formations, or beautiful lighting, each of these cliffs is a sight to behold.
4 hidden-gem spots to dive and snorkel in Victoria
No need to travel to see some of the world’s most unique underwater life. We’ve put together a list of 4 lesser-travelled snorkelling and diving spots for you to escape the city and discover an underwater world.