This work responds to the broad theme that Melton City Council has adopted: “A thriving community where everyone belongs”, focusing on the flora and fauna of the region. It celebrates the native biodiversity that occurs in the area, with a focus on the flora and fauna that are endangered, vulnerable, and in need of our protection - the fragrant Leek Orchid, the Orange Bellied Parrot and the Eastern Barred Bandicoot. These are intermingled with national floral emblems representing the diversity of countries from where some of our local residents herald: Lotus for India; Arabian Jasmine for the Philippines; Silver Fern for New Zealand; Maltese centaury for Malta; Chrysanthemum for Vietnam.