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    RMIT journalism students investigate important issues for the west.
    Sustainability

    Forest management may increase the risk of bushfires in Melbourne’s west

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    Learn about the link between forest management and bushfire risk. RMIT study highlights the potential dangers.
    Sustainability

    Is your firewood coming from an endangered species habitat?

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    Controversy surrounds firewood sourced from Wombat State Forest in Melbourne's west. Learn about the environmental concerns and endangered species affected.
    Sport

    Gambling negatively impacting more young people on and off the sporting fields

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    Footy clubs in Melbourne's West are addressing mental health challenges triggered by gambling and drug and alcohol issues. Learn more about the support provided by Outside the Locker Room.
    Politics

    How does Land Banking impact housing affordability in the western suburbs?

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    In suburbs like Maribyrnong and Footscray, large plots of land sit dormant for years, sometimes decades. These plots are not vacant by happenstance but rather part of an investor practice known as land banking.
    Wellbeing

    ‘ELDER ABUSE’ ON THE RISE BUT FEW SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS

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    An increasing number of older Australians are experiencing ‘elder abuse’ and support services are struggling to cope.
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