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    The oFoHo Park! A community proposal for the former Footscray Hospital site

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    The inner-west community has an exciting opportunity to lead, partner and deliver a new park on the soon-to-be-former Footscray Hospital site.
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    Trucks off local roads? The tunnel slogan that’s a cruel hoax

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    Find out why projections show that trucks increase on Williamstown Road, contradicting expectations for local road relief.
    Sustainability

    More trees needed in the West to avoid ‘scary heat impact’ of climate change

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    Learn about the importance of trees to reduce heat in urban areas and an initiative to plant 500,000 new trees.
    Our world

    The ‘Great Forest National Park’ would be good for the environment and the economy 

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    New national parks are popular and protect the environment while allowing diverse activities like camping and biking.
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    Who is Point Cook named after? (Not who you might think)

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    Find out who Point Cook is named after and learn about the remarkable contributions of John Murray Cooke to maritime history.
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    London, Paris, Rome …. Werribee?

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    Discover the top Werribee highlights and learn why five million visitors choose Melbourne's west each year.
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    Footscray cemetery: The dead centre of Footscray

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    Uncover the history and significance of Footscray Cemetery, a unique site open for burials since 1869.
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    Discover Altona’s internationally renowned wetlands

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    The Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre is holding an Open Day at the Truganina Explosives Reserve to mark World Migratory Bird Day.

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