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Virtual Fence Now Active on Phillip IslandThe project, which began in April 2019, is a collaboration between Council, Victoria University, Phillip Island Nature Parks and Citizen Scientist, Ron Day. By Portal Admin - 6th May 2020 - Back to News Phillip Island's first Virtual Fence is now active on a section of Cowes-Rhyll Road.
For the full media release, please visit: https://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/about-council/news-listing/virtual-fence-now-active-on-phillip-island
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