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40 YEARS OF WATERWAY PROTECTION

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The longevity of the Werribee River Association is without doubt a result of committed and passionate local community champions.
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WESTSIDE WILDERNESS GROUP

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By Atholie Harden  Community Rights upheld at Newport Lakes Newport Lakes is a beautiful and cherished piece of bushland right in the middle of Melbourne’s urban...
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NEWPORT LAKES – AN URBAN OASIS INSIDE THE INNER WEST FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS

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Over the past 40 years, Newport Lakes has established itself as an urban oasis of bushland that attracts visitors both local and from surrounding areas.
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THE WESTERN TREATMENT PLANT – AN UNLIKELY TREASURE!

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The Western Treatment Plant is a place of historic, environmental and cultural significance. Each day, all sorts of amazing things take place. 
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MALLEE FOWL EXPEDITION HELPS TRACK THIS ELUSIVE AND ENDANGERED GEM

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The Victorian Mallee Fowl Recovery Group Inc. (VMRG) was formed in 2000 as a volunteer organisation to undertake detailed research into Mallee Fowl numbers
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PRACTICE MAKES PROGRESS ON THE WEST GATE TUNNEL PROJECT

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Detours are in place, so plan ahead before setting out on your journey. 
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THE WEST GATE TUNNEL PROJECT’S TUNNEL BORING MACHINES ARE POWERING ALONG

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When they’re done, Bella and Vida will have bored around-the-clock and through 1.5 million cubic metres of rock and soil.
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DRIVING HOME FROM THE CITY?

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For those heading towards the western suburbs, drivers now need to decide at the West Gate Bridge.

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