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    Air pollution kills: What you can do to mitigate your risk 

    The Westsider reached out to Dr Nima Izadyar and A/Prof Elmira Jamei, scientists at Victoria University, to ask just how dangerous air pollution is, and what you can do to reduce the impact.

    What bird is that? A guide to twitching in the west

    Bird watching during lockdown led to a deeper appreciation of our birdlife.

    DESEXING THE WEST!

    By doing a more affordable ‘snip and chip’, we’re making cat desexing accessible to more western suburbs families

    THE STAR GAZER’S MAP FOR JULY 2023

    The Star Gazer’s Map for July 2023

    WRESTLING FOR LOVE

    When male rhinoceros beetles want to impress the females, they use their super strength.

    WESTSIDERS SENDING SUPPORT TO UKRAINE’S FRONTLINE

    Postcards to the Front is a superb initiative by retired Newport resident Peter Ramadge.

    THE STAR GAZER’S MAP FOR JUNE 2023

    Ever stared at the night sky and wondered where all the planets are? Most of us can identify Venus or Mars … but what about Jupiter? … or Neptune?

    LAUGH LIKE A HYENA

    It may be that hyenas are commonly vilified because humans feel more comfortable when animals fit clearly into categories.

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