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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.
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    Your Voice – June 2024

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    This month's letters: 'Dangerous bike route claims another victim' and 'No more black roofs'
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    Does living in the western suburbs increase your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease?

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    For many years Westies have been concerned about the adverse health effects of living in a heavily air polluted area. Increased exposure to toxic ultrafine particles chugging out of the diesel trucks that frequent the western suburbs leads to strokes, bladder cancer, type two diabetes, asthma, coronary heart disease, and more. Now, there are increasing studies connecting air pollution and Alzheimer’s disease.
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    A small win for Better Buses, but still a long way to go

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    Over the past couple of years, the Better Buses for the West campaign has been working closely with communities with no public transport in Melbourne's outer west.
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    Green Guerillas transforming the western suburbs with seeds of hope

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    Melbourne’s western suburbs have significant room for improvement when it comes to planting more vegetation.
    Environment

    Werribee River home to Australia’s most unique platypus colony – but for how much longer?

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    Unfortunately, while the platypuses of Werribee are 'moderately healthy', their already low numbers are declining, and the colony needs protection to survive.
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