A show that will bring you conversations on the issues that affect everyday life for people in the Western Suburbs; issues like housing, transport, the place of arts and culture in civic life, urban planning and so on.
Episode 4
In this episode, Terri Soumilas interviews Nikki Kowalczyk and Angela Clarke from the Maribyrnong River and Waterways Association about their work to safeguard the health of our precious waterways (contact@maribyrnongriver.org.au). Then Terri chats to Mario Peucker from Vic Uni’s Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities about his recent research report on racism and anti-racism in Maribyrnong, part of a wider project across the West https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/News/New-roadmap-to-tackle-racism-in-Maribyrnong Mario can be contacted at Mario.Peucker@vu.edu.au
Episode 3
This months episode focuses on data centres. We hear from people who are campaigning to stop the roll out of these controversial projects, and about their impacts on communities and the environment. Search data centres in the region at datacentremoratorium.net Petition mentioned by Molly is here: https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/petitions/fully-assess-planning-decision-for-a-proposed-victorian-ai-hub/ Contact us at: peter@borderlandscooperative.net
Episode 2
In this episode we find out about how Neighbourhood Houses are helping communities improve Climate Resilience. That’s followed by a conversation about The People’s Plan for Footscray. https://www.resiliencecanopy.com.au/ https://peoplesplanfootscray.net/ Contact: peter@borderlandscooperative.net
Episode 1
Conversations with long-time Western suburbs community development worker Helen Rodd about community development, community leadership and the importance of participatory democracy, and with Grace Eyre from Friends of the Earth about the campaign for decent bus services in the West. Contact Helen at info@hothouseprojects.org Sign the FoE Better Buses Voter Support Letter here https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/voter_support_letter Contact the show at peter@borderlandscooperative.net