Local places
#DeepWest – The essence of Werribee Mansion
Planning a mini break to Werribee turned out to be a complete treat.
Gardening
What your weeds are telling you
Plants tell stories and the abundant weeds that clothe the soil here have much to say.
Gardening
The broad appeal of the humble broad bean
Broad beans are foolproof, good value for money and add vibrancy and fresh scents to your garden.
Sustainability
Regenerating the West; A tale of two workshops
Two community workshops held over the past month, focused on revitalising areas of the inner west. Both were part of the National Sustainability Festival.
Local places
Journey into railway history at Newport Workshops Open Days
The historic Newport Railway Workshops are open on the Labour Day long weekend this year (9 to 11 March).
Local places
Scumshine, Smelltona, Fear Park – What’s in a name?
Returning to Sunshine, where I spent my childhood through to my early twenties, brings with it much pride. At times though, I get a slap in the face. The name I am referring to is ‘Scumshine’.
Climate
Western suburbs in desperate need of of bi-partisan planning to combat effects of ‘urban heat island’
Those living in Melbourne’s west are experiencing hotter days. A lot of that comes down to the fact that historically the west has had significantly lower levels of green infrastructure than other areas of Melbourne.
Gardening
The heat is on
I love the way a brick wall soaks up heat, holding it fast all day, then radiating it out into the air as the evening cools.
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