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    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...
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    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...
    Sustainability

    Westside mothers try to end the influence fossil fuel companies have on our elections

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    By Erin Stewart Two local mums of the West have launched a grassroots fundraising effort to support community-backed independents at the upcoming federal election to...
    Local places

    Discover the fascinating birds of Altona’s coastal wetlands with these masterclasss

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    Experience the beauty and diversity of birdlife in Melbourne's west. Join ornithologist Kevin Wood for a series of Masterclasses and delve into the fascinating world of birds.

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