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Victoria University investigates cracking problems for houses in the west 

Contributor Contributor -
With the aim of gaining an understanding of the seasonal changes of soil behaviour below foundations, our team constructed a fully instrumented model waffle-raft foundation on a highly reactive site in Sunshine North.
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Tree vandals strike at Newport Lakes nature reserve

Dr Dominique Hes Dr Dominique Hes -
After 30 years of the community working together with Hobsons Bay Council, some of the more mature trees along with some samplings have been vandalised. 
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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

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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

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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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