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    Friends of Williamstown Wetlands awarded Healthy Cities Landcare Grant

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    New grant to fund a restoration project at Jawbone, enhancing coastal grassland and preserving local wildlife habitats.
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    Community comes together to transform a barren site into a biodiverse rich ‘bug rug’

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    Explore how the Bug Rug site continues to grow and bring community joy through biodiversity and local engagement.
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    Building hope in South Kingsville 

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    Find out how creating an energy-positive, cosy, healthy home contributes to a sense of belonging for displaced families.
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    Op Shops – Once More, With Feeling – Seddon

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    An amazing second-hand store to kick start your fresh new wardrobe (see above) and this month’s newest discovery, is the store Once More, With Feeling. 
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    A New Road for Melbourne’s West — But at What Cost?

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    After years of construction, disruption and debate, the West Gate Tunnel is now open, marking a major shift in how traffic moves through Melbourne’s...
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    Kealba landfill disaster: a toxic prison locals can’t escape, and no end in sight

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    Learn about the environmental disaster at the Kealba landfill, where toxic fumes have affected nearby residents for six years.
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    What’s all the fuss about 20-Minute Cities?

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    Explore the misunderstandings about 20-minute cities and discover their true benefits for happier, healthier living environments.
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    What’s in your backyard: looking beyond environmental colonial legacies

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    Uncover the significance of Victorian grasslands conservation and the rich history of rare plants, animals and culture.

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