Opinion

Calls for Little Angler program to be suspended as bird deaths increase along the Maribyrnong River

Learn about the tragic bird deaths of birds including black swans in the Maribyrnong River and why locals are concerned about fishing line.

Does Gen Z care about democracy, and what impact will their vote have on the western suburbs?

Discover how Gen Z politics shape their views on cost-of-living, housing, and the environment in today's digital landscape.

Young parliamentarians of the West call for justice reform

Discover how the cost of living crisis influences youth crime and why a multi-faceted approach is essential for solutions.

If there is one online space parents need tounderstand, it is Roblox

Roblox is not going away. For many kids, it is their digital playground. Our job is not to dismiss that world, but to understand it well enough to guide them through it. 

Does the Yarraville LXRP proposal contravene Commonwealth disability standards?

Uncover the concerns surrounding inaccessibility in Yarraville due to the LXRP’s crossing removal plan and its effects.

Old Footscray Hospital: the people bought the land but the State wants to sell it for profit

The Old Footscray Hospital site draft Master Plan has been released. Learn about its impact on public land and community interests.

A desperate act of protest couldn’t stop the destruction of a tiny Newport forest habitat

All this destruction of this canopy wasn’t done to build a hospital, road, or even to upgrade the rail infrastructure. This was done for a footpath.

Yarraville residents not being told the full story about level crossing removal

Understand the implications of level crossing removal in Yarraville from an urban design perspective and its potential impact.

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