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Environment

Climate

While climate change drives up the cost of living, fossil fuel keeps getting subsidised

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Climate change and fossil fuel issues shape our political landscape and economic conditions.
Our world

Where to now for the environment?

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Given the opportunity to introduce stronger protection for nature and prevent further species extinction, the Government capitulated to vested interests in the mining, logging and agricultural industries.
Our world

Migrants flock to the foreshore

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Curlew Sandpipers share the Laverton Creek mudflats with a migrating flock of Bar-tailed Godwits.
Gardening

Guerilla gardeners creating a vibrant green space in West Footscray

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By Christien Wilson West Footscray locals Christian Fagan and Hayley Pinkham have taken urban renewal to the next level by revitalising a long abandoned Council...
Local places

Hobsons Bay Council frustrated by Champion Road decision

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In a recent statement Hobsons Bay City Council said they’re ‘extremely disappointed’ in the State Government’s decision to carry on with planned closures of Champion Road despite the dissatisfaction of the local community, Council and businesses. 
Sustainability

Footscray Housing: Melbourne’s missing middle?

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By Ciara Duffy-Quinn, Felix Pocius, Jack Holland, Adam Miller and David Allen Melbourne's population is expected to grow to over 5 million by 2030, all...
Local places

With fewer pools, the West sweats through another summer

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By David Ettershank Meeting up with mates at the pool for a swim and a Paddle Pop was a huge part of growing up in...
Gardening

A growing garden community in Footscray

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By Peter Gartside A new Community Garden for the Inner West is taking shape in a hidden corner of Footscray. The Footscray Community Garden and...

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