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    The Westsider: February, 2024

    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 -
    The Summer holidays offer a rare opportunity for me to relax, reflect, and read some of the books that have been piling up beside my bed all year.
    Politics

    Local council boundaries about to change under new review proposals

    Josie Vine -
    A radical review of the way our four councils are structured is about to be signed off, just eight months out from the October local government elections.
    Local places

    City of Hobsons Bay foreshore plan

    David Hill -
    The Williamstown Tree Group has expressed its strong support for increased tree planting along the foreshore.
    Legal

    LEGAL TIPS FOR A BETTER LIFE – Demystifying Wills

    McManus & Co Lawyers -
    At McManus & Co Lawyers, we understand that crafting a Will can be a daunting task, and we're here to provide answers to the top five frequently asked questions to guide you through the process.
    Local places

    Community fights to save Willy pool from Council redevelopment

    Contributor -
    Current members of the Club and concerned residents are rallying to oppose the current plans to remove the Willy pool.
    People

    CHAMPIONS OF THE WEST – 100 Story Building

    CHAMPIONS OF THE WEST -
    One in three students is not meeting minimum literacy expectations. 100 Story Building tackles these issues.
    Sustainability

    From destruction to creative regeneration:Newport Lakes part one

    REGEN WEST -
    The story of Newport Lakes is an illustration of potential and transformation of a former quarry.
    Our world

    What bird is that? A guide to twitching in the west

    Contributor -
    Bird watching during lockdown led to a deeper appreciation of our birdlife.

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