Eastern and Western Arthurs and Huon Track have reopenedThe tracks that were closed since 2018-19 bushfires. Now that more than 40 kilometres of tracks have been rebuilt, they're open for walking again.

Walker registration encouraged for some Tasmanian overnight walksThe Parks and Wildlife Service is encouraging bushwalkers to register for overnight walks in some of Tasmania's most remote and pristine locations.

PLA 2022 National Park of the Year awardWilson Botanic Park in the City of Casey won this year's award after they revitalised the 39 hectares of park.

Tasmanian Iconic Walks fundraising hikeJoin a good cause and tackle Mount Field on 1 April 2023.

The Victorian logging regulator failing to use powersA report by the Victorian Auditor-General's Office says that Victoria's logging regulator is failing to fully use its powers, and cannot assure the public it is effectively reducing the risk of illegal logging. Victoria's state-owned logging company VicForests has been the subject of multiple allegations of illegal logging.

Mount Beauty-Falls Creek road blockedA landslip near Bogong Village has blocked the Falls Creek road, and it will take at least three months before it is cleared. There's another report on the Falls Creek website.

Old growth forests are still being loggedThe claim that 90,000 hectares of old growth had been protected from logging did not match the reality and zones designated as old growth on the map the government released continue to be logged.

Land bordering endangered wallaby's habitat clearedA "loophole" allowing a mining company to clear land bordering a reserve protecting an endangered native wallaby has been condemned by conservationists.

Yarra Ranges National Park mountain bike tracks rejectedVictoria’s planning minister has rejected the largest sections of the proposed "Warburton Mountain Bike Destination", labelling them “unacceptable” for construction in the Yarra Ranges National Park.

Jatbula TrailThe 2023 walking season (1 July to 30 September) will open for bookings at 9 am on 6 February 2023.

Heysen TrailPart of the Heysen Trail north of Wirrabara was closed due to fire restrictions on 1 November 2022. The rest of the trail will close at the start of the Fire Danger Season. Check other closures along the walk.

Take a walk outdoors dayTake a walk outdoors day on 20 January 2023 is a good reason to go out and catch some fresh air.

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