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The Westsider: November, 2023

The Westsider is a not-for-profit, monthly community newspaper, written by volunteers and delivered to hundreds of pick-up points across the inner west each month.

History

THE NEWPORT COFFEE PALACE

GHOST SIGNS -
In the 1880s Melbourne's temperance movement spawned grand coffee palaces, alcohol-free alternatives to hotels.
History

THE STRAND HOTEL

THEN & NOW -
Toward the end of the hotel’s life it hosted the ‘Happy Half Hour’ every Friday
People

CHAMPIONS OF THE WEST – LESLEY TWIDLE

CHAMPIONS OF THE WEST -
Lesley’s hard work was recognised in the 2023 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. At a reception at Government House, Lesley was awarded a COTA Senior Achiever Award.
Sustainability

EMBRACING SUSTAINABILITY

Yarraville Community Centre - Advertorial -
Yarraville Community Centre’s unwavering commitment to embracing sustainability not only promotes ecological practices, but community resilience.
Arts

PULSE ARTS: A NEW COLLECTIVE TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG ARTISTS IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS

Contributor -
We are now excitedly at the point where we are taking applications for artists who would like to exhibit with us.
Arts

WALL OF WINGS CELEBRATING THE ENDANGERED SHOREBIRDS OF THE WESTERN WETLANDS

Contributor -
Some of the planet’s mightiest little birds live in the wetlands of Melbourne’s western suburbs but unfortunately, they’re all endangered.
Entertainment

LP CORNER

Rhys Pearson -
Jaguar II is a rich blend of contemporary RnB and Neo-Funk with a sprinkle of funk motifs.
Entertainment

SCREENS

Rhys Pearson -
The latest instalment in the Star Wars live action series is Ahsoka, but who is she?
Arts

FILMMAKER FROM THE WEST PREMIERES ON TWO CONTINENTS

Derek Green -
The two premiers represent a great accomplishment for Salkic, who has been tirelessly honing his craft for years.
Literature

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