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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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2026 Calendar for Working Bees

Posted on January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 By FoNL
2026 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! 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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Events

Annual General Meeting 2025

Posted on October 6, 2025November 19, 2025 By FoNL
Annual General Meeting 2025

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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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

Annual General Meeting 2024

Posted on October 7, 2024September 27, 2026 By FoNL
Annual General Meeting 2024

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 15, 2024. 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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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

Digital Resource Booklet: Birds of Newport Lakes

Posted on September 19, 2024September 27, 2026 By FoNL
Digital Resource Booklet: Birds of Newport Lakes

This is the 2020 digital version of the Resource Booklet “Birds of Newport Lakes Park” which is also available as a hard copy at our working bees and the Newport Lakes Native Nursery. Anthony Phelan is currently doing an update together with Geoff Wraight and Liz Abbott. The plan for the new version is to…

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Resources

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

2022 – Spring Newsletter

Posted on October 27, 2022August 27, 2026 By FoNL
2022 – Spring Newsletter

Enjoy our Spring 2022 Newsletter!

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