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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 -
    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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