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    Gardening

    The broad appeal of the humble broad bean

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    Broad beans are foolproof, good value for money and add vibrancy and fresh scents to your garden.
    Sustainability

    Regenerating the West; A tale of two workshops 

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    Two community workshops held over the past month, focused on revitalising areas of the inner west. Both were part of the National Sustainability Festival.
    Local places

    Journey into railway history at Newport Workshops Open Days

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    The historic Newport Railway Workshops are open on the Labour Day long weekend this year (9 to 11 March).
    Local places

    Scumshine, Smelltona, Fear Park – What’s in a name?

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    Returning to Sunshine, where I spent my childhood through to my early twenties, brings with it much pride. At times though, I get a slap in the face. The name I am referring to is ‘Scumshine’.
    Climate

    Western suburbs in desperate need of of bi-partisan planning to combat effects of ‘urban heat island’ 

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    Those living in Melbourne’s west are experiencing hotter days. A lot of that comes down to the fact that historically the west has had significantly lower levels of green infrastructure than other areas of Melbourne.
    Gardening

    The heat is on

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    I love the way a brick wall soaks up heat, holding it fast all day, then radiating it out into the air as the evening cools.
    Gardening

    A little help from my friends

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    As a kid, I vividly remember how the sight of roaming chooks in her ornamental garden would ruffle my Mum’s feathers.
    Local places

    City of Hobsons Bay foreshore plan

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    The Williamstown Tree Group has expressed its strong support for increased tree planting along the foreshore.

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