Environment

Kingsville residents say ‘no thanks’ but Council approves it anyway

Learn about the proposed changes to Beevers Reserve and the strong opposition from locals concerning public facilities and access.

A nature success story driven by community volunteers

Find out how Friends of Skeleton Creek and others care for natural spaces, ensuring the preservation of local waterways in Melbourne.

Fuel crisis lays bare public transport woes in Melbourne’s west

Does free public transport improve the experiences in the West?

Could an incident like Geelong’s VIVA fire happen in the western suburbs?

By Rosa McKenna The US-Israeli wars in the Middle East have brought into sharp focus the refining, storing, and transporting of fuel in Australia as...

Native animals face ‘housing crisis’ unless logging banned permanently in old growth forests

The new Public Land Act is a crucial opportunity to protect Victoria’s native state forests and the habitats of endangered animals.

No changes to Willy Beach Life Saving Club redevelopment plans despite state takeover

Read about the latest in the Willy Beach Life Saving Club redevelopment and local concerns.

An integrated approach to public transport is needed to address equal access in the West

By A/Prof Elmira Jamei, Victoria University and Al Reid, micromobility commentator and CEO of Microfleet  The recent rise in fuel prices, driven by global geopolitical tensions,...

The ‘school run’ – let the battle begin!

You bought a house near a school. Cute, right? You probably forgot the sacred daily ritual known as drop-off and pick-up.

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