Westsider Radio: People, Place and Power

In this month's episode we chat to David Ettershank MP as he finishes up his stint representing the Western Metropilitan Region in Victoria's Legislative Council, and to Lynda Ford of iGen Foundation about a community leadership collaboration in Melton.

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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 ([email protected]).

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 [email protected]

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/

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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/

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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 [email protected]

Sign the FoE Better Buses Voter Support Letter here https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/voter_support_letter

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