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Save Wallum photography event tonight

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Photograph of the Wallum Heathland at Brunswick Heads. Photo Nola Mancy

Starting at 4pm the family event will have a range of speakers talking about the importance of preserving Wallum Heathland that is currently designated to be developed into a 124 residential lot housing estate featuring, three medium density lots, and supporting infrastructure.

Photographs of the Wallum Heathland at Brunswick Heads. Photo supplied

There will be a sausage sizzle, drinks and calendars for sale of Wallum in various stages of beauty of Wallum Heathland. 

Photographers exhibiting are Beverley Callow, Nola Mancy, Mark Seiffert, and Mac Maderski who have all photographed the Wallum Heathland and it’s rare and endangered plants and animals. 

Photograph of the Wallum Heathland at Brunswick Heads. Photo Mac Maderski

Following the recent fires between Byron and Brunswick Heads locals said they have spotted a significant number of the endangered black cockatoos at the site. 

Photograph of the Wallum Heathland at Brunswick Heads. Photo Mark Seiffert

Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this family friendly event and explore the wonders of the Wallum Heathland from 4–8pm. 

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