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    REGENERATION LESSONS FOR THE WEST FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BRIDGE

    Regen Streets aims to downscale and localise the regenerative movement at a neighbourhood level.

    WESTERN SUBURBS THE PERFECT SETTING FOR AN EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE HOUSING MODEL

    By Dominique Hes Imagine living in a housing community where you feel like you belong and where you have everything you need to not just...

    THE SOLAR SAILOR AMPLIFIES SWEET SOUNDS VIA THE SUN!

    The Solar Sailor’ is open for bookings for any community events and outdoor cinema, and is essentially free for non-commercial events such as political actions. 

    REDUCING RUBBISH, ONE STEP AT A TIME

    Born out of an idea on an evening walk, the Footscray Rubbish Runners group was created.

    REGEN WEST: WHAT CAN WE DO WITH LAND SO TOXIC WE CAN’T BUILD ON IT?

    The western suburbs are full of toxic unused  industrial land that can’t be used for homes. But we can transform the land into eco havens.

    THE PATH TO SUSTAINABILITY

    Sustainability is the buzzword for our future lifestyle but making the transition can be confusing … @AliCManns shares a step-by-step guide to sustainability that everyone can follow …

    SOILS AIN’T SOILS – BREAKING UP WITH CLAY

    Struggling with the clay soil we’ve been blessed with in the western suburbs? Can’t get anything to grow? @JohnWeldon - our new regular green thumb - provides a step-by-step guide to making better dirt.

    FEELING DEFLATED ABOUT THE STATE OF TYRE RECYCLING

    Dominik firmly believes that the perception of waste needs to change.

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