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    Our content is a labour of love, crafted by dedicated volunteers who are passionate about the west. We encourage submissions from our community, particularly stories about your own experiences, family history, local issues, your suburb, community events, local history, human interest stories, food, the arts, and environmental matters. Below are articles created by community contributors. You can find their names in the bylines.
    Sustainability

    Vic Uni develops eco-friendly asphalt for greener roads in Melbourne’s west!

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    Researchers at Victoria University are developing an innovative green asphalt made from recycled materials!
    Produce

    Farm Goat might be going global but it’s also making its home in Yarraville

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    Based in Yarraville, Farm Goat products are sold in luxury stores and exported to Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and (very soon) Hong Kong.
    Local places

    Pressure on Victorian Government to adopt Council plan for old Footscray Hospital site

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    The Reimagining Old Footscray Hospital group (ROFH) welcomes the release of Maribyrnong Council’s draft plan for the soon to be vacated old Footscray Hospital site.
    People

    Tony Svehla: A pioneer of Melbourne’s early dance and DJ scene 

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    If you went to one of the big parties at Shed 16 in Docklands back in the norties or 2000’s chances are you enjoyed a set by DJ Tony Svelha.
    Politics

    Life in a public transport desert: “It’s cutting off my wings”

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    Nasreen shares stories and experiences of living with the broken bus network in the western surburbs.
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