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    Research in the West to help prevent bushfires caused by powerlines

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    Falling powerlines are a serious fire hazard. When a powerline breaks and falls, any surrounding dry grass and branches can quickly catch fire through electrification.
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    Yarraville’s Uniting Op Shop

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    This month’s great op shop discovery is Yarraville’s Uniting Op Shop.
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    Altona Homestead – discovering a treasure right under our noses

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    Have you ever gone past the Altona Homestead Museum and wondered what’s within?
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    Plan Your Future Drive with the West Gate Tunnel’s New Online Tool

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    As West Gate Tunnel prepares to open later this year, locals across Melbourne’s west can now look ahead to how their daily trips might...
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    Residents say tree ‘pruning’ is killing green cover in Melbourne’s west

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    Residents are concerned about tree pruning killing green cover. Discover how aggressive practices affect Melbourne's native vegetation.
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    Future of Wombat-Lerderderg national park threatened by petition

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    The anti national parks petition threatens local park efforts, raising concerns for the Wombat-Lerderderg national park's future.
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    A successful kelp restoration project in Dromana is desperately needed in the west of Port Phillip Bay too!

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    Explore the vital restoration of health of marine system in Port Phillip Bay and its impact on aquatic life and ecosystems.
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    Brimbank Council develops a new Climate Emergency Plan 

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    Brimbank Council is developing a new Climate Emergency Plan to enhance community climate actions and reduce fossil fuel dependence.

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