Parks Australia News
Recent releases for Parks Australia are listed below - for more news from each area follow the links on the right. For high res images - see our media centre
Updated Experience Development Strategies Guidelines | 24 May 2012
The Experience Development Strategy, Guidelines for Steering Committees has been updated to include practical advice drawn from recent experiences in the National Landscapes Program. The Guidelines now contain an easy-to-use checklist of essential EDS requirements, templates for an annual implementation plan and appointing a consultant, as well as ideas for managing the project.
More National Landscapes news | Download the guidelines
Today we celebrate turtles | 23 May 2012
To mark World Turtle Day - today, May 23 - our Parks staff have pulled together a short video in celebration of these wonderful marine reptiles.
The video was taken on Christmas Island, home to two species of turtles - the green turtle and the hawksbill. Unlike mainland areas of Australia where turtle nesting usually takes place between October and November, nesting is a year-round activity on Christmas Island. This little hatchling is a green sea turtle.
World Turtle Day helps increase awareness and knowledge of turtles and tortoises around the globe.
More news | Watch the video | Read more about marine life on Christmas Island
New Indigenous Protected Area in the Gulf of Carpentaria | 17 May 2012
The heart of Gulf of Carpentaria country - from ancient land running alongside the magnificent McArthur River to five stunning Sir Edward Pellew islands - will be protected for future generations thanks to the declaration of the Yanyuwa Indigenous Protected Area.
Minister for Indigenous Health Warren Snowdon today joined hundreds of Yanyuwa traditional owners gathered at Borroloola on the MacArthur River to celebrate the declaration of their country as an Indigenous Protected Area.
More news | Read more about Yanyuwa Indigenous Protected Area | Read the media release
Diving at Flying Fish Cove | 4 May 2012
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Christmas Island's waters are home to spectacular marine life including hundreds of species of tropical fish, dolphins, whale sharks and beautiful corals. It's an underwater paradise, attracting divers from throughout the world.
The island rises dramatically from the edge of the Java Trench, Indian Ocean's deepest point, contributing to the endless kilometres of spectacular drop-off diving with most walls being only 20 metres from the shoreline.
Braydon Moloney has captured the beauty of this underwater world.
More news | Watch the video | Read about scuba diving and snorkelling on Christmas Island
Fish River Station video | 3 May 2012
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Fish River Station, a stunning 178,116 hectare property on the mighty Daly River, is breaking new ground in nature conservation in remote Australia.
In recognition of its outstanding natural values, Fish River Station was last year purchased for conservation in a ground-breaking collaboration by the Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC), the Nature Conservancy and the Pew Environment Group with assistance from the Australia Government's Caring for our Country Initiative and support by Greening Australia. The ILC owns and manages the property and will eventually hand it back to traditional owners to manage its magnificent biodiversity for future generations.
More news | Watch the video | More about Fish River
Like a glimpse behind the scenes at Kakadu? | 10 April 2012
Why not subscribe to the Kakadu newsletter? We will send you interesting updates on life in the park and information to help you plan your trip.
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New eNewsletter out now | Itjanu (summer wet season) | 5 April 2012
Find out what is happening at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in itjanu, the summer wet season.
Controlled burning is underway, our junior rangers are keeping very busy and the latest results from our animal surveys are in!
More news | Read the newsletter | Subscribe
Nourlangie | Anja Toms
Easter at Kakadu | 4 April 2012
It's all clear skies and lush new growth as Kakadu heads into the Easter long weekend. Why not pop down to Kakadu with the family and spend a few days soaking up the sunshine?
See the media release | Find out what to see in the park at the moment | Experience Kakadu | More news
What to see in Kakadu right now | 3 April 2012
Monsoonal conditions make way for clear skies in April during Banggerreng, one of Kakadu's six seasons. There is a noticeable change in the air as humidity levels start to ease. While the days are still warm, evenings bring a hint of cooler things to come. Vast expanses of floodwater start to recede and streams begin to run clear. Spear grass which has grown to over two metres tall during Gudjewg is knocked down by strong winds that come with the occasional 'knock 'em down storm'. Wildflowers begin to bloom, plants are fruiting and animals are caring for their young.
More news | Find out what to see in the park at the moment | Seasons
Christmas Island National Park management plan (DRAFT)
28 March 2012
The draft Christmas Island National Park management plan has been released for public comment. Once finalised, this plan will guide management of the park for 10 years until 2022.
From today people will have six weeks to go through the plan and email or send in their written comments. The period for public comment closes on Friday 11 May 2012.
More news | Download the management plan | See the media release
