David Allen

11 POSTS

Cairnlea’s proposed ‘Toxic Hill’ housing development shrinks in size

Advocacy by Cairnlea locals appears to have successfully shrunk a future housing estate by 40 per cent.

More trees needed in the West to avoid ‘scary heat impact’ of climate change

Learn about the importance of trees to reduce heat in urban areas and an initiative to plant 500,000 new trees.

Australians want more local news, and more positive news

Examine the complexities of delivering news in Australia. Distance presents a significant hurdle for local newspapers and communities.

No questions asked: the tireless locals providing services to the inner west’s homeless

Learn about the support services in Footscray for homeless individuals and addiction recovery. Find out how the community is working towards a brighter future.

Flemington Racecourse floodwall in doubt after report finds future floods will be bigger

The Westsider has put together a primer of key findings and recommendations from the State parliament's final report into the flooding and it's impact on communities along the Maribyrnong.