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22/09/2025

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Cardinia Shire Council marked Biodiversity Month with a guided bushwalk at RJ Chambers Flora and Fauna Reserve in Pakenham Upper on Sunday, 21 September. Attendees joined a morning walk through the scenic reserve, learning about the area’s native plants and wildlife. The event also featured…

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