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    REGEN WEST: WHAT CAN WE DO WITH LAND SO TOXIC WE CAN’T BUILD ON IT?

    The western suburbs are full of toxic unused  industrial land that can’t be used for homes. But we can transform the land into eco havens.

    AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN FEAR BLEAK FUTURE DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE

    Nine out of Ten Aussie kids suffer from eco-anxiety!

    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.

    THE ACCIDENTAL EXTREMIST:

    As they get more desperate to have their voices heard, climate change activists have been getting bolder and more creative with their protest methods  … meet one Footscray man who glued himself to a Picasso painting to raise awareness of the dangers of climate change … how far would you go to highlight an issue dear to your heart?

    WESTSIDERS SENDING SUPPORT TO UKRAINE’S FRONTLINE

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

    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?

    THE VERY RARE ORANGE-BELLIED PARROT MAKES A HOME IN WERRIBEE

    Attention Twitchers! Don’t miss your chance to see the very rare and critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrot in Werribee! Who knew! This opportunity won’t last because they travel home to Tassy at the end of Winter to breed.

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