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\"\ud83c\udf33\"\"\ud83d\udc99\" BERWICK SPRINGS LAKE \"\ud83d\udc99\"\"\ud83c\udf33\"
\n \"\ud83c\udfa8\" DRAWING & COLOURING COMPETITION <\/h2>

Berwick Springs Lake is beautiful, it is the centre of our community and it inspires wonderful art. Art is about expressing what matters to you in a personally meaningful way.\n

\nWe have 15 colouring templates featuring scenes (most) from our beautiful Lake, plus a blank template for those who want to create their own masterpiece. All ages welcome \u2014 from little artists to grown-ups.\n

\nDownload the guidelines and templates, grab your pencils, crayons or paints, and you could see your artwork featured on our social media and recognised at Berwick Springs Lake Day 2026. Click the \u201cSubmit your Entry\u201d button to open up your amail client or just email your finisehd work to info@berwicksprings.com.au<\/p> GUIDELINES<\/a>TEMPLATES<\/a>SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY<\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div>

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PHOTO COMPETITION<\/h2>

Berwick Springs Lake is beautiful, it is the centre of our community and it delivers stunning photographs. Are you Australia\u2019s next Ken Duncan<\/a><\/span>?  It\u2019s not about having the fanciest camera or professional training\u2014it\u2019s about capturing moments that matter to you. \n

Download the guidelines, they give you all the info you need to enter the competiton, and submit your photograph and you could win some fabulous Berwick Springs merchandise we have caps and mugs to give away.<\/p> GUIDELINES<\/a>SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY<\/a>

See the winning entries here<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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\u201cIt is obvious that residents and the broader community have known the place as Berwick Springs Lake. \u201c

\n\u201cIt is not a new place, and it was simply wrong not to consult locals about any naming or renaming of the lake. \u201d\n

Julian Hill<\/span>, Federal Labour MP and Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div>

25 Years of Community Work<\/font><\/h2>

Berwick Springs has been built by our community over 25 years. It was an inauspicious start, Council, Melbourne Water and three developers were at loggerheads about who was responsible for what. Residents, repaired infrastructure, improved the environment and advocated for improvements.\n<\/span><\/font>
The Berwick Springs community welcomes all faiths and cultures<\/span> to enjoy our lake, wetlands and park.<\/span><\/p><\/div> <\/div>

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25 Years of Community Work<\/span><\/h4>

Berwick Springs is all about community, without the hard work of residents it is unlikely we would live in such beautiful, well maintained surrounds.\n<\/span><\/font>
Checkout the timeline of Community Work!<\/span><\/p> learn more<\/a><\/div> <\/div>

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A Timeline of Government Failure<\/span><\/h4>

The first time residents of Berwick Springs knew of the Victorian State Government\u2019s plans to rename Berwick Springs Lake was after the renaming ceremony had been held. <\/span>

The Victorian State Govt failed to conform to the principles and statutory requirements of the Naming Rules. A worrying precedent.<\/span><\/p>

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One Community<\/span><\/h4>

Australia is founded on the principle of separation of state and and religion (as are other secular, democratic countries). Public landmarks are not named after founders of religions.\n<\/span>

\nThe move to change the name of Berwick Springs Lake breaches this fundamental principle. It is divisive, the opposite of-multicultural and sets a dangerous precedent.<\/span><\/p> learn more<\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>

You Can Help!<\/h2>

Now, more than ever, it is critical that you show your support for Berwick Springs Lake and the democratic principles the community is fighting for.\n<\/span>

\nThe Victorian State Government, with unlimited resources*, is determined to save face, rather than doing what is right by the community.<\/span><\/p>

 
*Unlimited resources that we fund through taxation.<\/div><\/div> <\/div>
SIGN THE PETITION<\/h5>

Sign the change.org petition to reverse the name change and have Berwick Springs Lake reinstated.\n<\/span><\/p>Sign The Petition<\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div>

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Latest News<\/h2>

Keep up to date with the latest news as we work to protect our heritage and community<\/span><\/p>LATEST NEWS<\/a>REGISTER FOR UPDATES<\/a><\/div> <\/div>

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Berwick Springs Community PO Box 4281 VIC 3805, Australia<\/span><\/p><\/div> <\/div><\/div>

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