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  Out with the old and in with the new – Our new local councillors are sworn in and our mayors chosen
  
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  Nail-biters abound as Independents and Greens take hold in mixed Westside council election results
  
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  Zero emission buses the perfect solution to the West’s public transport woes
  
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  Brimbank’s ‘rainbow community’ pushes back against letterbox disinformation
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  Party bookings are now open at the BRIMBANK TRAFFIC SCHOOL!
  
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  A brand new writers festival is coming to the West
  
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  How can we make the art industry more inclusive?
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  Dodgy operators, councils compromised and communities fed up. How illegal dumping is wreaking havoc in Melbourne’s west.
  
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  With a hot summer approaching, is it possible to make the Werribee River ‘swimmable’?
  
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  Removing four dangerous level crossings in Melton
  
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  Celebrating new walking and cycling connections in Melbourne’s West
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  Ditch the dips and level up your westside picnic
  
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  Aangan: The heartbeat of West Footscray’s ‘Little India’
  
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  Foodscray! The ideal place for a festive, fun and flavourful adventure!
  
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  Christmas pavlova log
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  Blue light blues: Healthland West Melbourne rescues a tech professional’s broken body
  
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  These summer holidays try replacing ‘screen time’ with ‘green time’ for healthier kids
  
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  Choosing whether or not to have children: A South Asian perspective
  
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  Building on positive traits in boys
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