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Techno Park offers a regenerative spark!

REGEN WEST REGEN WEST -
What if, instead of being a ‘problem place’ full of danger and risk, Techno Park becomes a place of regeneration, addressing the issues of housing affordability and cost of living, while offering a sustainable, energy-positive future?
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DEEP WEST: Mt Rothwell Biodiversity Centre, Little River

Michael Smith Michael Smith -
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.
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DEEP WEST: The RAAF Museum, Point Cook 

Michael Smith Michael Smith -
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? 
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Wetlands Open Day connecting communities with nature

Contributor Contributor -
The Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre (HBWC) invites you to join us for a free fun-filled open day on 11 May 2024.
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Pressure on Victorian Government to adopt Council plan for old Footscray Hospital site

Contributor Contributor -
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.
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Cherry Lake Red Watermilfoil

Mario Pinti Mario Pinti -
The bloom on Cherry Lake is not the effect of pollution, it’s the native Red Watermilfoil.
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A much loved hardware shop falls victim to underworld arson attack

Hazel Lekkas Hazel Lekkas -
An arson attack destroyed the hardware shop but the memories escaped the heat and flames. 
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#DeepWest – The essence of Werribee Mansion

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

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