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    The Westsider: September, 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 -
    For their 90th celebrations the YMOB is holding a special Open Day and is encouraging interested souls to come and visit.
    Politics

    MISSING IN ACTION, AND BLOCKED

    Josie Vine -
    Local government is meant to be the most accessible level of government in our political system.
    History

    ALTONA’S SEASIDE LANDMARK REIMAGINED

    Contributor -
    Through each iteration of the suburb of Altona, the grand old pier has been central.
    People

    HOBSONS BAY CITY COUNCIL FAILS TO PROVIDE A PLAN FOR EVICTED TECHNO PARK RESIDENTS

    Contributor -
    The residents received eviction notices from Council in July but still have no clear plan for alternative housing.
    Legal

    WELCOME ABOARD MCMANUS LAWYERS

    McManus & Co Lawyers - Advertorial -
    It’s with great delight that The Westsider welcomes on board McManus & Co Lawyers as valued Silver Partners.
    Businesses

    SUNSHINE NORTH BUILDING TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN NATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION

    REGEN WEST -
    The key question in a regenerative development project is - how do we create the capacity to care about this place?
    Legal

    BENEFITS OF A TESTAMENTARY TRUST WILL

    McManus & Co Lawyers - Advertorial -
    Have you heard of a Testamentary Trust Will? 
    Local places

    MELBOURNE’S WESTERN SUBURBS ARE RAPIDLY EXPANDING BUT PUBLIC TRANSPORT IS NOT

    Contributor -
    Residents say that despite significant investments in recent times, the quality of service does not seem to improve, leading to an over-dependence on cars. 
    Local places

    RIVER FEST IS COMING TO WYNDHAM PARK

    Contributor -
    The River FEST will celebrate the Werribee River through arts and cultural performances at this free family orientated event, in the heart of Werribee.
    Climate

    CLIMATE PROTECTORS – SHANNON MEILAK

    Contributor -
    While her lack of mobility didn't allow her to be physically involved in some activities, she could still champion causes she believed in.

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