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    Local places

    Should the former Little Saigon Market become green space?

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    Explore the campaign to transform the Saigon Market site into a green space for the Footscray community and its residents.
    Sustainability

    Putting greener concrete to the test a ‘win win’ for the West

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    Learn about the innovations in the science of sustainable concrete that enhance strength while lowering carbon footprints.
    Climate

    Enhancing green spaces and air quality in Brooklyn and Altona North

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    Environmental advocate Geoff Mitchelmore has been instrumental in the restoration of the creek corridor from Cherry Lake in Altona to Old Geelong Road in Brooklyn.
    Sustainability

    Why sustainable development ought tolook more like Costa Rica, less like Norway

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    Challenge your views on sustainable development. Examine the Nordic model and its hidden environmental costs.
    Local places

    River ramble along the Maribyrnong for reconciliation

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    The Ramble is a family and dog friendly community walk along the Maribyrnong River in support of the Reconciliation journey to Treaty and beyond.
    Local places

    New shared bridge re-connecting the West and CBD

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    A striking new bridge has opened in Docklands transforming how locals move through the city by foot, bike or scooter. Opened in April, the new shared...
    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.

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