There is much work being done to protect Cardinia Shire’s most iconic animal, the southern brown bandicoot, and local volunteers can make a significant impact. From helping efforts to build bandicoot habitat to seeing if some call your property home. Gazette journalist Corey Everitt reports….
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Local retreat
Open Gardens Victoria is introducing its new private garden filled with colourful native plants and a flowing creek that also offers a 360- degree view…



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