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Need a break? Recharge with these Victorian getaways
Looking for some respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Nestled in the serene heartland of Victoria, you’ll find places that will entice you to plan an escape into nature.
Lake Eildon camping open for summer
Three popular campgrounds at beautiful Lake Eildon on Taungurung Country will be open this summer school holidays.
Seeds of cooperation planted by Ballarat volunteers in Woowookarung
From little things, big things grow. That’s certainly the plan for a handful of volunteer groups in Ballarat who all work independently yet collaboratively, in playing a vital part in caring for native seeds at every step of their life cycle.
Healing Country Together: Rock Art Protection in the Gariwerd Cultural Landscape
“Today was five years in the making as we begin healing Rock Art places in Gariwerd after inappropriate and no consent access by climbers over a period of decades. With the help of climbers, today we took that step together toward looking after Country. The proper way,” John Clarke, General Manager of Bio-cultural Landscapes, Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation.
The pathway from volunteer to Park Ranger
Volunteering with Parks Victoria can open the door to becoming a full-time Park Ranger. East Port Phillip Ranger Amanda Daw and Greater Gariwerd - Grampians Ranger Hannah Auld are just two of many rangers who have made the transition from volunteering.
Cultural centrepiece coming to Tower Hill
A striking symbol of Eastern Maar culture is coming to Tower Hill (Koroitj), with an artistic feature representing an eel trap to be installed within the visitor centre.
Werribee Park receives prestigious Green Flag Award
Parks Victoria is excited to announce Werribee Park has received a Green Flag Award, an international honour which recognises high quality parks and green spaces around the world.
Information session on bushfire recovery projects
Communities in East Gippsland have an opportunity to hear about the ongoing recovery of local parks, reserves and infrastructure at an information session in November.
Paws for concern: Dealing with doggy dilemmas
Humans and dogs share an incredibly close bond, but there is genuine concern that “man’s best friend” is potentially upsetting the natural balance. How do little "Bingo" and "Bluey" impact Victoria's native wildlife?
Nature play leads to A+ grades
A Melbourne researcher has shown a link between children who send time playing in nature and stronger academic results, and it all depends on the type of playground at their school.