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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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    DIFFERENT AND DIVERSE

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    This month’s feature animal has been around 550 million years, has thousands of species, comes in a huge variety of shapes and sizes.
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    HEAT STRESS IN DOGS

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    Dogs are particularly susceptible to heat stroke, a life-threatening condition caused by the elevation of a dog’s body temperature. 
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    MEDICAL PANTRY

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    Dr Nguyen now plays a pioneering role in the recycling and sustainability practice of Melbourne hospitals.
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    WEST GATE TUNNEL PROJECT PROVIDING BETTER CONNECTIONS FOR CYCLISTS

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    A 2.5km suspended cycling path or ‘veloway’ for cyclists will provide a safe and direct route to and from the city.
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    IN PLAIN SIGHT: THE EXHIBITION TURNING WASTE INTO ART

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    Using unconventional materials has led to Sarah having a more experimental approach to her art.
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    UNVEILING MELBOURNE’S WILD GEMS ONE GUMNUT TRAIL AT A TIME

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    Each adventure guide includes 5 mystery trails, secret missions, journal cards, map and ID picture gallery.
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    HIPPOS – THE MOTHER OF ALL ANIMALS

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    We are incredibly lucky to have such a brilliant Zoo on our doorstep.

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