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    Bay Trail connector

    Discover the newly opened boardwalk connecting bay trails from Williamstown to Point Cook. Experience the beauty and diversity of this coastal stretch.

    Sunshine Station to receive $63.5 million boost but local concerns remain

    Explore the $63.5 million investment in the transformation of Sunshine Station into a superhub. Learn about the benefits and concerns surrounding the upgrade debate.

    Cycling from the West to the city remains a dangerous commute for many

    Find out why the newly constructed 'Rainbow Bridge' in West Melbourne is off limits to cyclists and pedestrians.

    A love letter to the Lakes

    By Sean Rogasch Like many Westsiders, this correspondent has a unique relationship with Newport Lakes.  Moving into the area mid-pandemic, the lakes quickly became a much-needed...

    New trails transform cycling and walking in Melbourne’s west

    The two new and upgraded trails now open around Altona North, Brooklyn and Yarraville, are part of the more than 14 kilometres of works being completed across the West Gate Tunnel Project.

    Toxic industries still growing in the west. When will it stop?

    Discover the dark side of the west: toxic industries and their impact on the community.

    A better future for Footscray?

    By Elwyn Davies An inaugural meeting of the Future Footscray Steering Group took place at Victoria University recently. I was fortunate enough to be invited...

    DEEP WEST: The You Yangs Precinct

    Discover the beauty of the You Yangs in the west. Immerse yourself in nature with walking tracks, mountain bike trails, and panoramic views of the Wadawurrung plains.

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