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    Gardening

    A little help from my friends

    SLOW GARDENING SLOW GARDENING -
    As a kid, I vividly remember how the sight of roaming chooks in her ornamental garden would ruffle my Mum’s feathers.
    Local places

    City of Hobsons Bay foreshore plan

    David Hill David Hill -
    The Williamstown Tree Group has expressed its strong support for increased tree planting along the foreshore.
    Local places

    Community fights to save Willy pool from Council redevelopment

    Contributor Contributor -
    Current members of the Club and concerned residents are rallying to oppose the current plans to remove the Willy pool.
    Sustainability

    From destruction to creative regeneration:Newport Lakes part one

    REGEN WEST REGEN WEST -
    The story of Newport Lakes is an illustration of potential and transformation of a former quarry.
    Our world

    What bird is that? A guide to twitching in the west

    Contributor Contributor -
    Bird watching during lockdown led to a deeper appreciation of our birdlife.
    Sustainability

    COMPOSTING CONVERSATIONS & PERFECT PICKLES!

    Yarraville Community Centre Yarraville Community Centre -
    Yarraville Community Centre incorporates sustainable practices to lessen its carbon footprint contributes to a healthier workplace.
    Gardening

    A loquat by any other name

    DIGGIN' IT DIGGIN' IT -
    Tips for growing loquats in your backyard.
    Local places

    PUBLIC SHUT OUT OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW REFORM PROCESS

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    When the community has a fair say in decisions about the environment, the outcomes are generally better for people and for nature. 

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