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    The Westsider: May, 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.

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    EDITOR’S NOTE

    Editor Barbara Heggen -
    They are the lifeblood of many organisations which, without the help of volunteers, simply couldn’t continue doing good work. 
    People

    CHAMPIONS OF THE WEST – COMMUNITY BIKE HUB

    CHAMPIONS OF THE WEST -
    “The Bike Hub is a community resource that bridges the divide between diverse cultural communities, genders, and socio-economic groups”
    People

    MUKESH HAIKERWAL

    Contributor -
    "People out here are very proud of their communities. They can advocate for their families and friends."
    Education

    RETIREMENT VILLAGE RESIDENTS FORGING INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTIONS WITH LOCAL SCHOOL STUDENTS

    Contributor -
    Local residents are being called upon to volunteer as part of a popular intergenerational school volunteering program run by EdConnect Australia.
    Local places

    WHY I VOLUNTEER FOR NATURE CONSERVATION

    Contributor -
    Whatever your interests (like writing articles for community newspapers!) it’s a lot of fun getting involved in the community and meeting like-minded people!
    Businesses

    VOLUNTEERING AT WEST WELCOME WAGON

    Contributor -
    If you are interested in volunteering with West Welcome Wagon, we would love to match up your skill sets with our needs.
    Arts

    EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO ARTISTIC AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

    Contributor -
    Community Van is supporting d/Deaf and Disabled artists to visit galleries, connect with the arts industry and meet other artists. 
    People

    MEET THE BIG ISSUE VENDOR: BRIAN FROM WILLIAMSTOWN

    Contributor -
    I appreciate everything that people have done for me around Williamstown over the years.
    People

    TOGETHER, WE RAISED $1 MILLION FOR THE GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL

    Transurban - Advertorial -
    Thank you to everyone who joined the Herald Sun and Transurban on Sunday 19 March for the 2023 Run for the Kids.
    History

    MEET FOOTSCRAY’S ELON MUSK AND HIS INTREPID, PRESENT DAY CHRONICLER

    Peter Dewar -
    Each day his email inbox contains an enquiry, response or new lead about the Buckingham.

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