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    ALMOST 1 MILLION NEW PLANTS FOR MELBOURNE’S WEST

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    It’s one of the largest landscaping projects ever undertaken in the inner west.
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    THE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED GRASSLANDS OF MELBOURNE’S WEST

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    Victoria’s grasslands are as close to extinction as an ecosystem can get. They once dominated our landscape but only 1% remains and most of that is in poor condition. Read how you can get involved in protecting them for future generations.
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    SANDY WEBB, SECRETARY JAWBONE BAY MARINE SANCTUARY CARE GROUP

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    Another local champ protecting our marine environment for future generations.
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    A BIG VISION FOR ENDANGERED MIGRATORY BIRDS OF THE WESTERN WETLANDS

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    Attention bird lovers … did you know that a twitcher’s treasure can be found right here in the western suburbs?
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    THE VERY RARE ORANGE-BELLIED PARROT MAKES A HOME IN WERRIBEE

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    Attention Twitchers! Don’t miss your chance to see the very rare and critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrot in Werribee! Who knew! This opportunity won’t last because they travel home to Tassy at the end of Winter to breed.
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    WHY I VOLUNTEER FOR NATURE CONSERVATION

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    Whatever your interests (like writing articles for community newspapers!) it’s a lot of fun getting involved in the community and meeting like-minded people!
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    TOMORROW’S ENGINEERS TEST THEIR SKILLS WITH TRANSURBAN IN MELBOURNE’S WEST

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    Practical experience on some of Australia’s most exciting civil projects, paired with the chance to learn from Transurban mentors.
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    VIDA BREAKS THROUGH!

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    Vida started her 2.8km journey on the west side of the Maribyrnong River under Yarraville and finished at Williamstown Road near the West Gate Freeway. 

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