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Electing an independent to Melbourne’s west won’t change policy. Here’s what will.

Consider whether what the West actually needs is a serious policy body rather than a political body.

Could an incident like Geelong’s VIVA fire happen in the western suburbs?

By Rosa McKenna The US-Israeli wars in the Middle East have brought into sharp focus the refining, storing, and transporting of fuel in Australia as...

Native animals face ‘housing crisis’ unless logging banned permanently in old growth forests

The new Public Land Act is a crucial opportunity to protect Victoria’s native state forests and the habitats of endangered animals.

No changes to Willy Beach Life Saving Club redevelopment plans despite state takeover

Read about the latest in the Willy Beach Life Saving Club redevelopment and local concerns.

So what happened at the Newport RSL?

After a rare suspension of the Newport Sub-Branch, Veterans are working to rebuild a stronger and more effective local support network.