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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,...
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Traffic chaos for the West (again) as Newport cut off by dual road closures
Newport residents and business owners are bracing for major disruption as Champion Road is permanently closed on April 10 and Maddox Road closes from April 9-25.
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Is it time to bring back Altona North’s Paisley Station?
As Altona North is growing, so is the need for better public transport. Now, there’s a petition to parliament to bring Paisley Station back to Altona North. It’s aiming for 10,000 signatures, so get on board.
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Sunshine Superhub set to transform Melbourne’s west, but locals divided
Locals look forward to a transformed west with the new construction on the Sunshine Superhub beginning, but also express concerns.
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Funding agreement for Willy Life Saving Club changed without public notice
Proposed plans to modernise the historic clubhouse have been mired in controversy due to the inclusion of a two-storey building with a function venue, gym, expanded members areas and facilities encroaching onto public land.
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The ‘unseen creatures’ of Maribyrnong River working hard to keep it sustainable
Finding out about ‘unseen creatures’ was part of a sustainability program run by community group U3A Maribyrnong.
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Does Footscray need a ‘big thing’ and what would it be?
A quick straw poll taken down at my local watering hole, saw most people in favour of a Big Thing in principle, even throwing up a couple of possible options.
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Working through the five stages of West Gate Tunnel grief
Process the West Gate tunnel ordeal using the Five Stages of Grief model, immortalised by Elisabeth Kubler Ross.
