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New outback reserve to protect diverse Western wilderness

Environment Minister, Matt Kean has today announced the second largest land acquisition for national parks in the last 10 years with the purchase of the neighbouring Langidoon and Metford stations, 65km east of Broken Hill. The plan for the two properties, totaling 60,468 hectares, is to create a new outback reserve conserving significant biodiversity and Aboriginal heritage in the region ... The purchase follows on from the recent creation of another outback reserve - Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park which was the largest purchase of private land for the national parks estate.

Land purchase creates region’s largest environment reserve

Doonan Creek Environment Reserve in Peregian Springs is now the largest reserve in Sunshine Coast Council’s conservation estate thanks to the acquisition of an additional property. The latest purchase adds 94 hectares to the existing reserve and brings it to an impressive 474 hectares in total.

Richmond Field Days & Races, 11-12 June 2021

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Innovation seen in Somerset rail trail projects

Somerset Regional Council is using new materials in its resurfacing works of some sections of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. Somerset Mayor Graeme Lehmann said council was using a new plasticised binder in its resurfacing project ... “It feels distinctly different from the old surface."

Youth leaders given sponsorship boost to attend Youth Parliament

Three dedicated young Port Lincoln residents will represent the district in a program for young people to raise awareness of the concerns and dreams of SA’s youth ... City of Port Lincoln Mayor Brad Flaherty said the event would give all three youth the opportunity to learn more about SA’s parliamentary system and voice issues affecting young people particularly in regional areas.

Mildura’s 2021 Youth Parliament team announced

Six inspiring young local leaders have been selected to represent the Mildura region in this year's YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament program.

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