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Bollywood dancing at Mount Field (photograph: Jonathan Wherrett)

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Expression of interest open for online booking system provider

To make it easier to find and enjoy Tasmania's national parks and reserves, work is underway to plan and deliver an online booking system to access Parks products.

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Campfire restrictions come into effect across national parks and reserves

Restrictions on campfires, pot fires and other solid fuel stoves will start from Tuesday 5 November 2024 at 2:00am in some Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service campgrounds. The restrictions are in place to reduce the risk of bushfires.

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Tasmanian exchange a rewarding experience for Ranger James

We were pleased to host James Tomlinson as part of the inaugural ranger exchange program between South Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service and Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service. James shares his eight-week experience here.

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Walls of Jerusalem to benefit from track upgrades

Upgrades to the Walls Circuit Track in the Walls of Jerusalem National Park will commence soon, providing visitors with an improved walking experience at the picturesque site.

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A slice of history returns to Highfield Historic Site

Staff at Highfield Historic Site, on the outskirts of Stanley, are delighted with the return of a piece of the homestead’s history following the donation of a period dress circa 1874.

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Fire crews prepare for the upcoming season

Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service fire crews have brushed up on their emergency response skills at a series of training events held around the state.

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Wilderness ranger commended for successful rescue

We all know that first days on the job can be challenging, but Charlotte Blake truly went above and beyond during her first shift as a Wilderness Ranger on one of Tasmania’s most remote and demanding walking tracks.

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Be aware of bird flu

Strains known as high pathogenicity avian influenza are very contagious and deadly. They cause severe disease and death in both wild and domestic birds.

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Ranger Exchange 2024 - Abbey’s Adventures Final Update

Graduate Ranger Abbey Ralph has now completed an eight-week educational adventure around the South Australian outback as part of the annual ranger exchange with National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia.

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