Environment
The power of celebration in building stronger communities – Techno Park offers a regenerative spark!
In these challenging times, when cost-of-living pressures, rising violence, political divisiveness, and climate uncertainty weigh heavily on our minds, the importance of coming together as a community has never been more crucial. Celebrating through food, music, theatre, dance, and decoration creates powerful connections, fosters a sense of belonging, and deepens our attachment to the places we call home.
Climate
Climate commitments or empty promises? A call for genuine action in Melbourne’s west
In recent years, the demand for genuine climate action and sustainability initiatives at the local level has intensified, particularly as more residents express frustration with policies that appear more performative than transformative.
Gardening
Blooming in the shadows
Learn about the unexpected joys of growing mushrooms. Follow the story of a gardener who found solace and growth through the cultivation of mushrooms during a challenging season of life.
Sustainability
The fight is on to save west Melbourne’s green ‘buffer’
Join the community of Little River in their fight to protect the green corridor. Find out why they oppose a $3 billion transport hub that threatens the Western Grassland Reserve.
Local places
Victoria University investigates cracking problems for houses in the west
With the aim of gaining an understanding of the seasonal changes of soil behaviour below foundations, our team constructed a fully instrumented model waffle-raft foundation on a highly reactive site in Sunshine North.
Our world
Air pollution kills: What you can do to mitigate your risk
The Westsider reached out to Dr Nima Izadyar and A/Prof Elmira Jamei, scientists at Victoria University, to ask just how dangerous air pollution is, and what you can do to reduce the impact.
Local places
Tree vandals strike at Newport Lakes nature reserve
After 30 years of the community working together with Hobsons Bay Council, some of the more mature trees along with some samplings have been vandalised.
Local places
Techno Park offers a regenerative spark!
What if, instead of being a ‘problem place’ full of danger and risk, Techno Park becomes a place of regeneration, addressing the issues of housing affordability and cost of living, while offering a sustainable, energy-positive future?
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