Successful launch of the Community Builder’s Journal
As part of National Volunteer Week 2026, community leaders, volunteers, community development workers, and active citizens came together Friday May 22 for the launch of The Community Builder’s Journal, introduced by two of the authors, Peter Westoby and Rachael Donovan (from Community Praxis Co-op). The event was hosted by Hot House Living Lab and Maribyrnong City Council. It proved a beautiful…
Winter Lantern Gathering in Seelaf Square!
Back by popular demand, get ready for our third annual Winter Lantern Gathering in Seelaf Square! Calling all Footscray families, come along and enjoy fun lantern-making, some warming winter food, meet your neighbours and celebrate longer days to come! For more information call on 03 9687 9908 or pop in and see us!
Call for a Moratorium on Victoria’s Data Centre Build Out
Organising Meeting Wednesday July 1 Data Centres are popping up everywhere in the Western Suburbs without anything approaching adequate public scrutiny. Our State Government has drunk the AI Kool-Aid. It is overriding local democratic controls to position Victoria at the cutting edge of a big tech dystopia. Data Centres consume vast amounts of electricity, potentially increasing consumer energy prices and, at…
People, Place and Power
Borderlands Co-op is now running a second radio program, in addition to its Think Again show on 3CR Radio. People Place and Power is a monthly show on Westsider Radio. 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…
Support the 2026 Radiothon!
3CR’s annual Radiothon fundraiser is now on, and this year they’re celebrating 50 years! The aim is to raise $300,000 to keep the station strong! No donation is too small or big, and all donations over $2 are tax deductible. Borderlands Think Again Program (every Friday morning) is asking all our supporters to come behind the 3CR Radiothon, especially so in this incredible…
Footscray Community Leadership Program
Who should apply? People with a strong connection to Footscray (18+ years), who are keen to build skills, strengthen connections, and bring community-led ideas to life. What’s it all about? The program is delivered by local community development practitioner Helen Rodd, Hot House Community Projects. Delivered via 11 sessions between August and November, including the planning and delivery of group community…