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  1. Event Calendar | Wattle Range Council
  2. Events | Connected Libraries
  3. Pure Contour 5% HA Night Cream 50 ml
  4. Wonders of our Wetlands Festival 2026 | Peel-Harvey Catchment Council
  5. Nature Play Melbourne | Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
  6. About Council | Wattle Range Council
  7. Zine Making Workshop for Teens | Connected Libraries
  8. Peel-Harvey Catchment Council | Working Together
  9. Our Story | Peel-Harvey Catchment Council
  10. School holiday nature activities at CREEC
  11. Moreton Bay school holiday family activities
  12. Agents of Discovery nature activity
  13. Rhee Tae Kwon-Do community classes
  14. Hatherleigh Hall Makers and Growers Market
  15. Free movie at Millicent Library
  16. Scavenger hunt across Wattle Range
  17. Kalangadoo Farmers Market
  18. Pure Contour 5% HA Night Cream 50 ml
  19. Yallum Park tours
  20. Craft at the Millicent Library
  21. Tussie Mussies school-holiday activity
  22. Creative school-holiday workshop
  23. Community Conversations in Coonawarra
  24. Floriade: A Feast of Flowers
  25. Tuff Nutterz in Canberra
  26. Little Griffins 2026
  27. Guided memorial and heritage walks in Canberra
  28. Rose Gardens guided tours
  29. Melbourne Gardens ClimateWatch Walk
  30. Nature Play Melbourne
  31. Free guided walks at Melbourne Gardens
  32. Seek and Find Nature Cards
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Event Calendar | Wattle Range Council

Event Calendar Discover Wattle Range Arts and Culture Events and Activities All Events Planning an Event Event Calendar Celebrate Seniors Council's Community Conversations Full Throttle in Wattle | School Holiday Program Youth Week Markets Re-A-Range Sustainability Festival Halls for Hire Millicent Local History Collection Parks, Reserves and Ovals Penola Town Square Sport and Leisure Facilities Tourism What's open o

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Event Calendar Discover Wattle Range Arts and Culture Events and Activities All Events Planning an Event Event Calendar Celebrate Seniors Council's Community Conversations Full Throttle in Wattle | School Holiday Program Youth Week Markets Re-A-Range Sustainability Festival Halls for Hire Millicent Local History Collection Parks, Reserves and Ovals Penola Town Square Sport and Leisure Facilities Tourism What's open o Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Events | Connected Libraries

The linked organisation identifies this as a community-interest resource. Readers should use the original source for current details, availability and access information. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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The linked organisation identifies this as a community-interest resource. Readers should use the original source for current details, availability and access information. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 2026-09-22. Confirm details before travelling.
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Pure Contour 5% HA Night Cream 50 ml

Meet Pure Contour Australia through Pure Contour 5% HA Night Cream 50 ml. This regional feature links directly to the current product page, where readers can check directions, availability and the latest retail information

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Meet Pure Contour Australia through Pure Contour 5% HA Night Cream 50 ml. This regional feature links directly to the current product page, where readers can check directions, availability and the latest retail information Read the full product information, directions and safety guidance on the linked regional product page before use.

Product informationView the productChecked 2026-09-22. Read the full product information before use.
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Wonders of our Wetlands Festival 2026 | Peel-Harvey Catchment Council

Wonders of our Wetlands Festival 2026 Date/Time Date(s) - 07/11/2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Location Coodanup Foreshore Reserve Categories Festivals We’re excited to announce that in 2026, the Wonders of Our Wetlands Festival will be held on the first Saturday in November – a new trial date! This change helps us avoid the October school holidays and a busy local events calendar, while still.

More details about Wonders of our Wetlands Festival 2026 | Peel-Harvey Catchment Council

Wonders of our Wetlands Festival 2026 Date/Time Date(s) - 07/11/2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Location Coodanup Foreshore Reserve Categories Festivals We’re excited to announce that in 2026, the Wonders of Our Wetlands Festival will be held on the first Saturday in November – a new trial date! This change helps us avoid the October school holidays and a busy local events calendar, while still. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 2026-09-22. Confirm details before travelling.
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Nature Play Melbourne | Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Useful Information Event dates 22 September 2026 Price FREE No bookings required - Drop in anytime. Location Meet at The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Duration 4 hrs Session Times 10am - 2pm Drop in anytime. Melbourne What's on Melbourne Nature Play Melbourne Nature Play Melbourne 22 September 2026 Families School Holidays Celebrate Nature Play Week and delight you

More details about Nature Play Melbourne | Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Useful Information Event dates 22 September 2026 Price FREE No bookings required - Drop in anytime. Location Meet at The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Duration 4 hrs Session Times 10am - 2pm Drop in anytime. Melbourne What's on Melbourne Nature Play Melbourne Nature Play Melbourne 22 September 2026 Families School Holidays Celebrate Nature Play Week and delight you Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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About Council | Wattle Range Council

About Council Wattle Range Council was formed on 1st July, 1997 following an amalgamation between the former District Councils of Beachport, Millicent and Penola. Wattle Range Council stretching from the Coast to the Victorian Border incorporates the seaside towns of Beachport and Southend extending inland to Millicent as the major service centre and easterly across to the historic town of Penola and world renowned w

More details about About Council | Wattle Range Council

About Council Wattle Range Council was formed on 1st July, 1997 following an amalgamation between the former District Councils of Beachport, Millicent and Penola. Wattle Range Council stretching from the Coast to the Victorian Border incorporates the seaside towns of Beachport and Southend extending inland to Millicent as the major service centre and easterly across to the historic town of Penola and world renowned w Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 2026-09-22. Confirm details before travelling.
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Zine Making Workshop for Teens | Connected Libraries

The linked organisation identifies this as a community-interest resource. Readers should use the original source for current details, availability and access information. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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The linked organisation identifies this as a community-interest resource. Readers should use the original source for current details, availability and access information. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 2026-09-22. Confirm details before travelling.
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Peel-Harvey Catchment Council | Working Together

We’ve changed our name to 5 Rivers NRM — find out why. Welcome to the 5 Rivers NRM Join our newsletter People (Baalap) An Engaged and Active Community Places (Boodja) A Healthy Catchment that Supports Life and Livelihood Knowledge (Kaadadjan) Science and Knowledge Underpin Natural Resource Management Book our Gabi Bidi Tiny Lab here 59.000 people spoke out to protect our jarrah forest Alcoa Pinjarra.

More details about Peel-Harvey Catchment Council | Working Together

We’ve changed our name to 5 Rivers NRM — find out why. Welcome to the 5 Rivers NRM Join our newsletter People (Baalap) An Engaged and Active Community Places (Boodja) A Healthy Catchment that Supports Life and Livelihood Knowledge (Kaadadjan) Science and Knowledge Underpin Natural Resource Management Book our Gabi Bidi Tiny Lab here 59.000 people spoke out to protect our jarrah forest Alcoa Pinjarra. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 2026-09-22. Confirm details before travelling.
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Our Story | Peel-Harvey Catchment Council

Our Story Overview We are a not-for-profit, community based Natural Resource Management organisation that promotes an integrated approach to catchment management and the way we protect and restore the environment within the Peel-Harvey catchment. Read More Our Future The Peel-Harvey catchment is once again a flourishing network of interconnected, productive landscapes, with diverse, healthy and resilient ecosystems

More details about Our Story | Peel-Harvey Catchment Council

Our Story Overview We are a not-for-profit, community based Natural Resource Management organisation that promotes an integrated approach to catchment management and the way we protect and restore the environment within the Peel-Harvey catchment. Read More Our Future The Peel-Harvey catchment is once again a flourishing network of interconnected, productive landscapes, with diverse, healthy and resilient ecosystems Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 2026-09-22. Confirm details before travelling.
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School holiday nature activities at CREEC

City of Moreton Bay lists free or low-cost school holiday activities at CREEC, including opportunities to connect with nature during the September school holidays

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City of Moreton Bay lists free or low-cost school holiday activities at CREEC, including opportunities to connect with nature during the September school holidays Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 22 September 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Moreton Bay school holiday family activities

City of Moreton Bay lists indoor and outdoor school holiday activities across libraries, galleries, museums and Healthy and Active Moreton programmes

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City of Moreton Bay lists indoor and outdoor school holiday activities across libraries, galleries, museums and Healthy and Active Moreton programmes Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 19 September to 4 October 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Agents of Discovery nature activity

City of Moreton Bay lists Agents of Discovery as a digital activity designed to help participants discover the natural world

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City of Moreton Bay lists Agents of Discovery as a digital activity designed to help participants discover the natural world Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked From 27 August 2026; verify current availability. Confirm details before travelling.
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Rhee Tae Kwon-Do community classes

City of Moreton Bay lists recurring Rhee Tae Kwon-Do classes at MSEC within its community events calendar

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City of Moreton Bay lists recurring Rhee Tae Kwon-Do classes at MSEC within its community events calendar Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 21, 23, 28 and 30 September 2026; further dates listed. Confirm details before travelling.
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Hatherleigh Hall Makers and Growers Market

Wattle Range Council lists the Hatherleigh Hall Makers and Growers Market as a free community market event

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Wattle Range Council lists the Hatherleigh Hall Makers and Growers Market as a free community market event Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 27 September 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Free movie at Millicent Library

Wattle Range Council lists a free school-holiday movie at Millicent Library

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Wattle Range Council lists a free school-holiday movie at Millicent Library Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 9 October 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Scavenger hunt across Wattle Range

Wattle Range Council lists a free school-holiday scavenger hunt across Wattle Range

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Wattle Range Council lists a free school-holiday scavenger hunt across Wattle Range Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 26 September to 9 October 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Kalangadoo Farmers Market

Wattle Range Council lists the Kalangadoo Farmers Market in its local events calendar

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Wattle Range Council lists the Kalangadoo Farmers Market in its local events calendar Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 26 September 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Pure Contour 5% HA Night Cream 50 ml

A simple introduction to Pure Contour 5% HA Night Cream 50 ml from Pure Contour Australia. Read the full product information and directions before deciding whether it is suitable for you

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A simple introduction to Pure Contour 5% HA Night Cream 50 ml from Pure Contour Australia. Read the full product information and directions before deciding whether it is suitable for you Read the full product information, directions and safety guidance on the linked regional product page before use.

Product informationView the productChecked 2026-09-22. Read the full product information before use.
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Yallum Park tours

Wattle Range Council lists Yallum Park tours at 11am and 2pm in its community events calendar

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Wattle Range Council lists Yallum Park tours at 11am and 2pm in its community events calendar Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 27 September 2026 at 11am and 2pm. Confirm details before travelling.
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Craft at the Millicent Library

Wattle Range Council lists a free youth craft event at Millicent Library during the Full Throttle in Wattle school-holiday programme

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Wattle Range Council lists a free youth craft event at Millicent Library during the Full Throttle in Wattle school-holiday programme Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 29 September 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Tussie Mussies school-holiday activity

Wattle Range Council lists a free Tussie Mussies activity as part of its school-holiday programme

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Wattle Range Council lists a free Tussie Mussies activity as part of its school-holiday programme Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 29 September 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Creative school-holiday workshop

Wattle Range Council lists a free creative community workshop in its September school-holiday programme

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Wattle Range Council lists a free creative community workshop in its September school-holiday programme Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 30 September 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Community Conversations in Coonawarra

Wattle Range Council lists a free community information session in Coonawarra with a barbecue and conversation

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Wattle Range Council lists a free community information session in Coonawarra with a barbecue and conversation Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 30 September 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Floriade: A Feast of Flowers

The National Capital Authority lists Floriade as a flower-focused public event in Canberra

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The National Capital Authority lists Floriade as a flower-focused public event in Canberra Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 12 September to 11 October 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Tuff Nutterz in Canberra

The National Capital Authority lists Tuff Nutterz as an upcoming Canberra event

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The National Capital Authority lists Tuff Nutterz as an upcoming Canberra event Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 26 to 29 September 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Little Griffins 2026

The National Capital Authority lists Little Griffins as a Canberra event for families

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The National Capital Authority lists Little Griffins as a Canberra event for families Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 25 September 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Guided memorial and heritage walks in Canberra

The National Capital Authority invites visitors to join guides exploring memorials along Anzac Parade and the pathway at Reconciliation Place

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The National Capital Authority invites visitors to join guides exploring memorials along Anzac Parade and the pathway at Reconciliation Place Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Rose Gardens guided tours

The National Capital Authority lists seasonal guided tours of the Rose Gardens at Old Parliament House

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The National Capital Authority lists seasonal guided tours of the Rose Gardens at Old Parliament House Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 1 to 29 November 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Melbourne Gardens ClimateWatch Walk

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria lists a free ClimateWatch Walk where participants monitor biodiversity with ClimateWatch advocates

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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria lists a free ClimateWatch Walk where participants monitor biodiversity with ClimateWatch advocates Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Nature Play Melbourne

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria lists free nature-play experiences supported by learning facilitators and volunteers in the Children’s Garden

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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria lists free nature-play experiences supported by learning facilitators and volunteers in the Children’s Garden Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 22 September 2026, 10am to 2pm. Confirm details before travelling.
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Free guided walks at Melbourne Gardens

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria lists free daily guided walks introducing visitors to views and plant diversity at Melbourne Gardens

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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria lists free daily guided walks introducing visitors to views and plant diversity at Melbourne Gardens Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked Daily programme; verify times. Confirm details before travelling.
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Seek and Find Nature Cards

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria lists Seek and Find Nature Cards, inviting visitors to explore landscapes and living collections from the Visitor Centre

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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria lists Seek and Find Nature Cards, inviting visitors to explore landscapes and living collections from the Visitor Centre Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 20 August to 19 November 2026. Confirm details before travelling.

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