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The Westsider: December, 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.

‘ELDER ABUSE’ ON THE RISE BUT FEW SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS

An increasing number of older Australians are experiencing ‘elder abuse’ and support services are struggling to cope.

PHILIP NICHOLLS, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AT ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL

If you’ve been to Christmas Carols at St Paul’s Cathedral, you most likely have seen Kingsville local Philip Nicholls conducting. 

FACES OF FOOTSCRAY

Dr. Emina Hajdarevic grew up in Footscray and St Albans and is a junior doctor at Western Health. 

IS IT TIME FOR A MAJOR STATE ARTS INSTITUTION TO BE BASED IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS?

From street art and galleries to local theatre and festivals, the western suburbs of Melbourne have one of the most vibrant arts industries in the country. 

MARIBYRNONG CITY COUNCIL AXES DEDICATED COMMUNITY ART GALLERY FROM FOOTSCRAY LIBRARY REDEVELOPMENT

A dedicated art space is not only an investment in culture but also a strategy for economic revitalisation.

LOCAL ARTIST LINDA ENGLISH SHOWCASES HER PASSION FOR ART AND LOVE OF DETAIL

Linda is part of an art group that meets regularly in the west to draw and paint together; Still life and Plein air, when the weather is fine. 

BOLLYWOOD FILMS HELPING TO BRIDGE CULTURAL DIVIDES

I said let’s combine the two cultures I have inside me, the Australian culture and the Indian culture.

LP CORNER

If you are after songs to meditate or sleep to, or some relaxing office friendly tunes then André definitely has what you are after.

SCREENS

Gen V and Old Dads

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