Aboriginal community fights to protect sacred trees

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Image sourced from: Unsplash, Painting by: Sian Butler

This week work has resumed on widening the Western Highway. However, it comes at the expense of thousands of trees that hold significant links to cultural practices for the Djab Wurrung Aboriginal community.

Community leaders and elders say the trees have significant historical and cultural value to their people.

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