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How Waste-to-Energy united the Sunbury community

Discover the challenges faced by the No Sunbury Waste Incinerator Campaign in their fight against pollution and community safety.

Forget everything you think you know about death – this is a real eye opener

Who says conversations about death have to be gloomy? This August, The West Talks Death: A Dying to Know Day Expo is throwing open the doors to an afternoon that’s equal parts fascinating, inspiring and empowering. 

New wetlands transform Footscray’s industrial past into green community space

Celebrate the opening of the new wetlands in Yarraville, a vibrant addition to the community featuring paths for walking and cycling.

As The West Grows, Can New Neighbours Find Your Business?

As Melbourne's west grows toward 1.1 million residents, local businesses relying only on Facebook are becoming harder to find. Why a proper website still matters.

Who’s running the website? The hidden digital workload behind your local club

Every sports club, social club and neighbourhood house in Melbourne's west runs on the same quiet engine: a handful of volunteers doing far more...

What the engineered stone ban means for your kitchen

You have been saving for a new kitchen, and you had the look sorted long before the paperwork. Then engineered stone left the market. A...

How to choose student accommodation without regretting it later

A university offer arrives, and a second decision lands almost as fast. Where you live shapes how the whole first year feels, yet plenty...

Community leaders unite ahead of Gather for Good 2026 in Melbourne’s West.

Discover how Gather for Good is set to enhance community collaboration in Melbourne's west amidst rapid growth and challenges.

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