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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.
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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.
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Fuel crisis lays bare public transport woes in Melbourne’s west
Does free public transport improve the experiences in the West?
Local places
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...
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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.
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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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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.
Local places
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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