Local parks serve as vital green spaces that support community well-being, provide recreational opportunities, and preserve natural habitats. When the government begins to alter or remove these parks, the effects ripple through neighborhoods, affecting residents’ quality of life, local ecosystems, and social cohesion. Recently, the government has started ripping up a local park, sparking concern and debate about the consequences of such actions. Government machinery dismantli

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Let’s face it: progress often feels like a runaway train barreling through the countryside, leaving a trail of concrete and chaos in its wake. But what if we could slow that train down just enough to let nature breathe? Balancing nature and progress isn’t just some far fetched dream—it’s a practical necessity, especially when local parks and green spaces are on the chopping block. Take Burswood Peninsula, for example. The plan to build a V8 Supercars race track there has spar

We are constantly reminded by the proponents of the racetrack at Burswood Park that this was a former landfill site. No one is disputing this, but in the many years since that time this former wetland, with a high water table, has had a degree of remediation to make it an attractive public open space. Let’s look into landfill site redevelopment risks and why this government plan is a nightmare. Understanding Landfill Site Redevelopment Risks First off, what exactly are we dea

Now that we have moved into 2026, maybe, just maybe, it’s time for Premier Roger Cook to smell the roses. Or, more appropriately, to appreciate the pristine environment on the Burswood Peninsula. The V8 Race Car Debacle Premier Cook kicked off 2025 in a V8 race car, asking us to imagine the noise of these cars racing around a so-called ‘street circuit’ at Burswood. As the year progressed, the smoke-and-mirrors approach to government revealed itself for the nonsense that it wa

You know that feeling when your favourite local park is suddenly under threat? The Government is about to turn your peaceful weekend sanctuary into a roaring V8 Supercars race track? That is exactly what’s happening with Burswood Park. It is not just a park; it’s a slice of green heaven that’s about to get bulldozed if we don’t step up. This is the story of how a community is rallying to save their beloved parkland from becoming a concrete jungle. Why Community Park Preservat

If you believe the government spin that the Burswood race track is just a strip of asphalt amongst a lush green park, think again. The story of the Burswood race track is a tangled web of history, community spirit, and environmental battles. It’s a tale that’s as much about preserving green spaces as it is about the roar of engines or the cyclists speeding by . So, buckle up, because this ride through Burswood’s legacy is anything but a slow ride. The Roots of a Race Track L

Can you remember back to the election campaign? Roger Cook was sitting in a V8 racing car, flanked by Rita Saffioti and a stunned Hannah Beazley. Poor Hannah had no clue what was about to unfold. She just showed up, and then had to explain it to her electorate. Meanwhile, Roger was grinning like a Cheshire cat with a bowlful of cream, telling us to imagine the noise and excitement. The Burswood Racetrack was going to be thrilling, or so we were told. The Backlash Begins Then

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