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    Dear Westie – December 2024

    What do you do when your workplace limits your flush and your need is high volume. Ask Dear Westie.

    The last council meetings of their four-year term

    Get the latest update on the October 2024 Council meetings.

    Online communities in the West helping to deliver food to those in need

    Discover how online communities are coming together to provide food to people in need. Learn how social media platforms are being used to help those facing food insecurity.

    The West loses a popular and affordable cat-desexing clinic

    Uncover the story of the closure of a beloved local cat desexing service. Read about the online outrage and the impact on pet owners in Sunshine.

    Insurance system needs overhaul to cope with rapid rise of extreme weather events

    Find out why insurers in Australia need to change their approach to flood insurance. Learn about the recommendations from the federal inquiry.

    Children’s week activities at Yarraville Community Centre

    Children’s Week is a wonderful celebration dedicated to promoting the rights, talents, and well-being of children across the country. It’s an opportunity for communities...

    It’s time buses took us to somewhere we want to go

    There is a pressing need for better bus services in the west. Explore the challenges faced by commuters and potential solutions.

    The power and potential of social enterprises

    We live in an increasingly fractured and uncertain time, both internationally and at home. The existential threats of climate change and political instability across...

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