How our national parks got dragged into the culture wars
The bitter fight against national parks has attracted a motley crew of prospectors, 4WD enthusiasts, shooters, horse riders, ...
What is dry lightning and how is it starting fires in Victorian National Parks?
Dry lightning strikes have been blamed for causing a number of bushfires across Victoria. But what's the difference between ...
Three-day heatwave set to hit Victoria, with a chance of dry thunderstorms and lightning sparking fire concerns
An extended heatwave could worsen bushfires in two national parks that have destroyed property and burnt more than 100,000 ...
Poor camping behaviour raises concerns about future care of Victoria's public land
The dream of free camping has turned into a nightmare for some nature lovers amid industrial action, funding cuts and a state ...
Heatwave raises fire danger across Victoria
The heat threatens to worsen existing fires in the Grampians, which are burning out of control as firefighters engage in back ...
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‘Should have seen it coming’: How Victoria’s free camping policy came unstuck
Jordan Crook, parks and nature campaigner at the Victoria National Parks Association, near Longbridge Campground at Warrandyte.Credit: Aaron Francis “Essentially, your intentions can be vague ...
Parks Victoria ‘in breach’ of its own mandated rules over Arapiles heritage climbing fiasco: critics
Parks Victoria is in breach of its mandated obligations after failing to fully consult with the community and other organisations over the Mt Arapiles changes, according to critics of the handling of ...
Parks Victoria banned new climbing routes amid indigenous angst over Arapiles ‘colonisation’
Parks Victoria banned new rock climbing routes in the state’s west because traditional owners ­believed it was a form of ...
Aussie beer brand backflip on campaign for new national parks
A popular Aussie beer brand has backflipped on a plan to fundraise for new national parks by “pausing” a controversial ...
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Fast-moving fires torch national parks in southeast Australia
Lightning strikes on Monday evening ignited several fires in the Grampians National Park, a forested mountain range about 300 ...