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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.

    History

    Napier Hotel, Williamstown

    THEN & NOW -
    The Napier Hotel stands as one of the oldest in the area, holding historical and social significance for the City of Hobsons Bay.
    History

    Spotswood Railway Station: A brief history and possible future

    Contributor -
    The current station building dates to 1912 with current plans to build a new Spotswood Station
    History

    TARAX, Newport

    GHOST SIGNS -
    This advertisement in Newport reading 'BOTTLES & CANS! TARAX', is hidden behind the jagged teeth of a wooden fence on a former milk bar erected in 1952 as Whitehurst’s Delicatessen.
    People

    Host a Feast for Freedom this March and raise funds for refugees and asylum seekers

    Deborah Ong -
    The Feast for Freedom is an ASRC initiative that raises money for food, shelter and health services for people seeking asylum in Australia.
    People

    Mentors needed to support migrant and refugee children

    Contributor -
    Volunteering for RMCC provides meaningful, rewarding experience, and an inspirational community of dedicated people from refugee and migrant backgrounds.
    Arts

    Queer Out West at Footscray Community Arts

    Footscray Community Arts -
    Continue the Midsumma festivities at Queer Out West: a vibrant program of art exhibitions, film and live music from First Nations artists at Footscray Community Arts.
    Sustainability

    COMPOSTING CONVERSATIONS & PERFECT PICKLES!

    Yarraville Community Centre -
    Yarraville Community Centre incorporates sustainable practices to lessen its carbon footprint contributes to a healthier workplace.
    Arts

    Queer PHOTO: Groundbreaking LGBTQIA+ Showcase takes over Melbourne’s west

    Contributor -
    Dr Richard Orjis Melbourne’s west, renowned for its rich diversity and multiculturalism, is poised to become the vibrant backdrop for queer expression with the advent...
    Arts

    RePurpose YOUR Future: An art exhibition empowering Melbourne’s youth to respond to the climate emergency

    Contributor -
    The RePurpose YOUR Future Art Workshops and Exhibition aims to raise awareness of the climate emergency and empower young people to envision a sustainable future.
    Arts

    Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre

    Contributor -
    After being decommissioned as a hospital, community subscription resulted in an imprtant neighbourhood house with gallery space.

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