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    DO THE WESTERN SUBURBS NEED A HEALTH CAMPAIGN TO HELP COMBAT THE ILL EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION?

    Air pollution accounted for 1.3 per cent of Australia's total burden of disease, while high sun exposure accounted for less than 1 per cent.

    MELBOURNE’S WESTERN SUBURBS ARE RAPIDLY EXPANDING BUT PUBLIC TRANSPORT IS NOT

    Residents say that despite significant investments in recent times, the quality of service does not seem to improve, leading to an over-dependence on cars. 

    RIVER FEST IS COMING TO WYNDHAM PARK

    The River FEST will celebrate the Werribee River through arts and cultural performances at this free family orientated event, in the heart of Werribee.

    WIDER, STRONGER, SAFER DYNON RD BRIDGE RAPIDLY TAKES SHAPE

    When the project is finished, Dynon Road will be wider with a turning lane to the tunnels, giving drivers a new way to travel between the city and the west.

    ALMOST 1 MILLION NEW PLANTS FOR MELBOURNE’S WEST

    It’s one of the largest landscaping projects ever undertaken in the inner west.

    THE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED GRASSLANDS OF MELBOURNE’S WEST

    Victoria’s grasslands are as close to extinction as an ecosystem can get. They once dominated our landscape but only 1% remains and most of that is in poor condition. Read how you can get involved in protecting them for future generations.

    SANDY WEBB, SECRETARY JAWBONE BAY MARINE SANCTUARY CARE GROUP

    Another local champ protecting our marine environment for future generations.

    A BIG VISION FOR ENDANGERED MIGRATORY BIRDS OF THE WESTERN WETLANDS

    Attention bird lovers … did you know that a twitcher’s treasure can be found right here in the western suburbs?

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