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Are young people the answer to Footscray’s woes?

Find out how the Peoples Plan for Footscray encourages residents to voice their ideas for a brighter future in the suburb.

The ongoing fight for clean air in the West – it ain’t over yet!

MTAG continues fight for clean air, advocating for reduced truck traffic in Melbourne's inner west and promoting healthier communities.

How West Footscray residents were hoodwinked and ended up in a living nightmare

Understand the implications of living near diesel generators as the community reveals how they were hoodwinked by developers.

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.

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...

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,...

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