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    A RARE CHANCE TO VIEW WILLIAMSTOWN’S SPOOKY PAST, AND MORE!

    Open House Melbourne is once again opening the doors to buildings across the city and they’ve included a few gems of the west.

    A HISTORY OF INDIGENOUS ACTIVISM IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS

    This year we revisit the same question of an Indigenous Voice. Ancient history, salty side of the Yarra.

    THE GOOD OIL ON THE GOLDEN OIL

    Knowing what olives you have and what varieties are suitable for oil or eating is critical so we called on an expert.

    COMMUNITY ENVISAGES A FUTURE FOR THE FOOTSCRAY HOSPITAL SITE

    Footscray residents have a vision for the old Footscray Hospital site. Whatta you reckon?

    THE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED GRASSLANDS OF MELBOURNE’S WEST

    Victoria’s grasslands are as close to extinction as an ecosystem can get. They once dominated our landscape but only 1% remains and most of that is in poor condition. Read how you can get involved in protecting them for future generations.

    SANDY WEBB, SECRETARY JAWBONE BAY MARINE SANCTUARY CARE GROUP

    Another local champ protecting our marine environment for future generations.

    MEET FOOTSCRAY’S ELON MUSK AND HIS INTREPID, PRESENT DAY CHRONICLER

    Each day his email inbox contains an enquiry, response or new lead about the Buckingham.

    HIDDEN SEDDON EXHIBITION & WALKING TOURS

    Footscray Historical Society will be exhibiting historical photos of Seddon and local suburbs.

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