Media Releases

Recent releases

• Victoria’s longest serving female on a committee looks to retirement

  06 May, 2011

  The Department of Sustainability and Environment has recognised Lynne Hucker, for her commitment and contribution to the Narre Warren North Hall, on the outskirts of Melbourne. Mrs Hucker is one of Victoria’s longest serving females on a committee of management.

• Wherever you’re heading this Easter, be prepared and keep campfires safe

  06 May, 2011

  Easter camping is a favourite autumn activity amongst Victorians, but it’s also one that is all too easily spoilt by an escaped campfire.

• Survey confirms Regents have returned home

  06 May, 2011

  Weekend surveys in the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park have confirmed the presence of captive-bred Regent Honeyeaters almost one year since their release.

• Habitat for hunting and game management

  06 May, 2011

  The Department of Sustainability and Environment’s Property-based Game Management project is hosting a field day on habitat management for game species on Wednesday May 4 at Clydebank near Sale.

• Bird of prey falls victim to illegal rabbit trap

  06 May, 2011

  An illegal serrated-jaw rabbit trap has caused the death of Australia’s largest bird of prey in north east Victoria.

• Planned burn to refresh native grasses in Deer Park and along Kororoit Creek

  06 May, 2011

  People in the Deer Park area and residents near the middle and upper Kororoit Creek can expect to see smoke today, Tuesday 19 April, from planned burns in nearby grasslands.

• 10 Year Master Plan Review for Victoria’s Spa Country

  06 May, 2011

  Victoria’s Spa Country has a new master plan to guide mineral spring reserves management for the next 10 years.

• Fawkner wildlife dealer fined $8000 for failing to renew licence

  06 May, 2011

  A wildlife dealer has been placed on a two year adjourned undertaking and fined $8000 for continuing to trade in wildlife at “Living Jungle” in Fawkner despite having an expired Commercial Wildlife (Dealer) Licence.

• Tree planting volunteers needed to protect the Seaspray Dunes

  06 May, 2011

  The Seaspray Dunes Rehabilitation Steering Committee is looking for community volunteers to help plant trees and protect the sand dunes along the Ninety Mile Beach at Seaspray against erosion.

• Fire reveals the secret of the Buxton Silver Gum

  06 May, 2011

  A recent survey by the Department of Sustainability and Environment and Parks Victoria has found the rare Buxton Silver Gum (Eucalyptus crenulata) is bouncing back at one of only two places that it is known to exist in the wild.

• All trails lead to Marysville this Easter

  15 Apr, 2011

  Three major forest trails which link the Marysville township to natural attractions have been reopened in time for the Easter holidays.

• Final Management Plan for Portland Horsham forests available

  15 Apr, 2011

• Planned Burn at the Cudgewa Railway Reserve today

  13 Apr, 2011

• Launch of Bright Kooris Rising, a DSE indigenous pre-employment training program

  13 Apr, 2011

• Planned burn to refresh native grasses in Sydenham, Derrimut and Sunshine

  13 Apr, 2011

• Planned Burn at Bonegilla to assist native grasslands

  12 Apr, 2011

• You don’t know who is standing next to you this duck season

  12 Apr, 2011

• Convair bombers in Australian-first trial

  12 Apr, 2011

• New maps show severity of floods in Victoria

  12 Apr, 2011

• Smoke visible as Otway District planned burning continues

  12 Apr, 2011