Climate
Heatwave devastates Brimbank bat colony
Flying foxes are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat. A deeply alarming mass mortality event unfolded at Brimbank Park in the heatwave.
Education
Story Dogs improving literacy and confidence in young readers
Discover how a simple program with profound results is improving children's literacy by encouraging reading to dogs.
Local places
Building hope in South Kingsville
Find out how creating an energy-positive, cosy, healthy home contributes to a sense of belonging for displaced families.
Sustainability
What’s all the fuss about 20-Minute Cities?
Explore the misunderstandings about 20-minute cities and discover their true benefits for happier, healthier living environments.
Arts
Café Philosophique – A philosophical hospital situated in the West
Café Philosophique connects community through poetry, music, and conversation.
Arts
The Encounters – Mga Salubong: A Filipino journey of discovery
Discover the interplay of theatre and Filipino culture in Ricardo Magno's latest work, addressing themes of identity and folklore.
Politics
There’s no hiding from the facts: The West Gate Tunnel stacks will funnel toxic fumes directly over thousands of residents
The West Gate Tunnel project raises alarms as a commissioned engineer's report found stacks will funnel toxic fumes, threatening residents' health in Melbourne's inner west.
Sport
Part fitness, part friendship, part fun: dragon boating turns strangers into teammates
Dragon boating is about unity: up to twenty paddlers, one rhythm, and a community that grows with every stroke.
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