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    Environment

    Forever chemicals pollute the west’s tap water. What can you do about it?

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    Since the 1940s, over 4700 poly and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been produced, for widespread use in the manufacturing of surfactants, dispersants, lubricants, non-stick cookware, fire suppressants, and aviation hydraulic fluid. 
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    Werribee River home to Australia’s most unique platypus colony – but for how much longer?

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    Unfortunately, while the platypuses of Werribee are 'moderately healthy', their already low numbers are declining, and the colony needs protection to survive.
    Politics

    Residents fear the GreenLine bike path promised by Hobsons Council has become a (pipe) dreamline?

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    In 2018, an idea for a network of shared bike paths to improve ‘active transport’ was adopted by Hobsons Bay City Council but little has happened since.
    Sport

    THE EXERCISE ROOM

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    A lot of us are having trouble getting off the couch and back into the gym, here are a few ideas to get you started.
    People

    MEET STUART

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    The team at Community Bank Seddon would like to welcome their new Mobile Relationship Manager, Stuart Stirling.
    People

    WESTSIDER PROFILES – DAO LE

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    Meet Dao Le, a familiar face in Sunshine
    People

    A CONVERSATION WITH BIGFISH

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    Hook, line and sinker - A conversation with BigFish
    Travel

    WHO MOVED MY ADVENTURE – HAS THE INTERNET RUINED TRAVEL?

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    Are the tools available to us to plan our trips ruining the actual travel experience?

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