Gardening
Wyndham Community Garden Swap is celebrating its 16 year anniversary this month
Join the Wyndham Community Garden Swap, a group of friendly gardeners who meet on the first Sunday of each month in Hoppers Crossing.
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Does Footscray need a ‘big thing’ and what would it be?
A quick straw poll taken down at my local watering hole, saw most people in favour of a Big Thing in principle, even throwing up a couple of possible options.
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Working through the five stages of West Gate Tunnel grief
Process the West Gate tunnel ordeal using the Five Stages of Grief model, immortalised by Elisabeth Kubler Ross.
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How the West Gate Tunnel Project is opening up Melbourne’s west
As part of the West Gate Tunnel Project, nearly nine hectares of previously industrial or underused land has been transformed into parks, wetlands and active recreation spaces.
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Heritage report finds proposed plans for Willy Beach redevelopment excessive
Read the Hobsons Bay Council’s heritage advisor's report recommended against the controversial redevelopment plans for the Williamstown Life Saving Club in their current form.
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Community unites to clean up The Crystals and support Jawbone Marine Sanctuary expansion
Nearly 850 litres of rubbish were removed for the protection of Hobsons Bay’s marine ecosystems
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Footscray welcomes a new hospital but what is the future of the old hospital site?
After seven years, there has been no update on the future of the old hospital site. How long will the wait be?
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Now you can see West Gate Bridge traffic in real time – thanks to a Westsider!
Watch the new Westgate Bridge live stream and avoid traffic surprises. See real-time updates built by a local Westie.
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