Join us at our monthly conservation activities from 10am to 12pm on the second Sunday of the month throughout the year! Where: Meet us in the car park – near notice board – 10 minutes prior to the start. Signs will direct you if you arrive later. For safety reasons events will not be held…
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We are pleased to invite you to this year’s Friends of Newport Lakes AGM to be held at Outlets – Newport at 7:00pm on Tuesday October 21, 2025. Outlets – Newport is located at 43 Mason Street, Newport 3015. Only current financial members are able to nominate and vote at the AGM. We will have a couple of vacancies on the FoNL committee for…
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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…
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
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…
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…
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…
