Brooklyn suburb struggles with persistent air pollution from nearby industries, frustrating residents.

Brooklyn, a Melbourne suburb, faces severe air pollution due to nearby industrial zones, causing dust and odors that affect residents' health and quality of life. Despite some improvements in PM10 levels since 2019, ongoing issues persist. The Brooklyn Community Representative Group has worked to address these problems, but residents remain frustrated with the lack of progress and accountability from authorities. The area's mix of residential and industrial zones, now against planning guidelines, continues due to existing use rights.

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