Barbara Heggen

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Editor’s note 

Since calling for fossil fuel companies to pay for the climate damage they’ve inflicted, we have witnessed some interesting responses.

Your voice

This month we had feedback about last month's editorial. Westies have also had things to say about the old Footscray Hospital site and the Metro Tunnel.

Heritage report finds proposed plans for Willy Beach redevelopment excessive

Read the Hobsons Bay Council’s heritage advisor's report recommended against the controversial redevelopment plans for the Williamstown Life Saving Club in their current form.

Editor’s note: Should fossil fuel companies pay the emergency services levy?

This month, Barbara highlights the relationship between the fossil fuel industry and climate responsibility. It is time to make the fossil fuel industry accountable?

Your voice

This's month's letters include a shout out to MTAG and concerns about the WSLSC redevelopment.