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Friends of Newport Lakes

Friends of Newport Lakes

Friends of Newport Lakes is a volunteer group that has been active since 1997 with a mission to be at the forefront of maintaining, protecting and promoting respect for the whole of Newport Lakes.

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2025 Autumn/Winter Newsletter

Posted on May 31, 2025May 31, 2025 By FoNL
2025 Autumn/Winter Newsletter

Enjoy our Autumn/Winter 2025 Newsletter!

Newsletter

2025 – Summer Newsletter

Posted on February 2, 2025February 2, 2025 By FoNL
2025 – Summer Newsletter

Enjoy our Summer 2025 Newsletter!

Newsletter

2025 Calendar for Working Bees

Posted on January 17, 2025January 18, 2025 By FoNL
2025 Calendar for Working Bees

Join us at our monthly conservation activities from 10am to 12pm on the second Sunday of the month throughout the year! All members and non-members are welcome!

Events

Wildflower Planting Area, 2024

Posted on December 23, 2024March 23, 2025 By FoNL
Wildflower Planting Area, 2024

A vibrant new addition has taken root near the reserve’s northeast corner, adjacent to the native display garden. With the support of the Westgate Tunnel Neighbourhood Grant and in collaboration with Hobsons Bay City Council, this wildflower planting area has come to life under the guidance of Nick from the Newport Lakes Native Nursery. Building…

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Current Projects

Book Launch: Dominique Hes

Posted on October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 By FoNL
Book Launch: Dominique Hes

We are delighted to announce the highly anticipated release of Dominique’s latest book, launching on Saturday, November 9th, 2024. Launch: Book, Sun Newsreel and Song – Stories of Newport Lakes

Events

Wicking Bed, 2024

Posted on October 1, 2024March 23, 2025 By FoNL
Wicking Bed, 2024

Near the car park entrance, a new project has taken root. Thanks to Exxon Mobil’s support and the diligent efforts of our FoNL treasurer, Greg, we now have a wicking bed. This innovative feature showcases wildflowers like those planted in the north-east corner. Educational signs will accompany the display, enlightening visitors about these resilient native…

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Current Projects

Water Testing, ongoing

Posted on September 8, 2023March 23, 2025 By FoNL
Water Testing, ongoing

Our ongoing commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe environment at Newport Lakes is reflected in our regular water quality monitoring program. As part of this initiative, we conduct monthly water testing to ensure that the lake’s water quality remains within acceptable limits. Collected data includes temperature, pH, conductivity, REDOX, turbidity, dissolved oxygen and visual…

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Current Projects

Cats in the Night, 2021-23

Posted on September 8, 2023October 27, 2024 By FoNL
Cats in the Night, 2021-23

Cats in the Night was an awareness and art competition project focused on helping children identify the benefits of keeping cats at home and the impact on native wildlife. The first of the program sessions took place at Newport Lakes Primary School on the 15th of July 2021. Four very successful sessions were run on the day with a group of 80 students…

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Past Projects

Photo Competition, 2018

Posted on April 30, 2018February 15, 2025 By FoNL
Photo Competition, 2018

As we celebrated our 21st anniversary in 2018, we organized a photography competition to showcase the beauty of our ‘urban oasis’. This exciting event brought together over 60 talented individuals from all walks of life, aged from young to seasoned photographers. With the invaluable support of the Williamstown Camera Club, we carefully curated and judged…

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Past Projects

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