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    DEEP WEST: Mt Rothwell Biodiversity Centre, Little River

    Mt Rothwell Biodiversity Centre is a privately owned and funded conservation reserve that protects the local flora and fauna and operates a program to protect and enhance the population of a number of endangered Australian native animals.

    DEEP WEST: The RAAF Museum, Point Cook 

    Did you know there is a museum at the Point Cook RAAF base that is open to the public, is fascinating, of astounding quality, and even free? 

    Wetlands Open Day connecting communities with nature

    The Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre (HBWC) invites you to join us for a free fun-filled open day on 11 May 2024.

    Pressure on Victorian Government to adopt Council plan for old Footscray Hospital site

    The Reimagining Old Footscray Hospital group (ROFH) welcomes the release of Maribyrnong Council’s draft plan for the soon to be vacated old Footscray Hospital site.

    Cherry Lake Red Watermilfoil

    The bloom on Cherry Lake is not the effect of pollution, it’s the native Red Watermilfoil.

    A much loved hardware shop falls victim to underworld arson attack

    An arson attack destroyed the hardware shop but the memories escaped the heat and flames. 

    #DeepWest – The essence of Werribee Mansion

    Planning a mini break to Werribee turned out to be a complete treat.

    Journey into railway history at Newport Workshops Open Days

    The historic Newport Railway Workshops are open on the Labour Day long weekend this year (9 to 11 March).

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