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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.

Literature

RECOMMENDED READING

The Sun Bookshop -
Recommended reading from the Sun Bookshop.
Entertainment

SCREENS

Michael Smith -
Argylle, Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person, Drive Away Dolls, The Zone of Interest
Health

Eating before swimming: Is it safe to go back in the water?

Human Interest -
For generations, our parents and grandparents have warned against the perils of swimming within an hour or two of eating.
Sport

Community Noticeboard

Melissa Horne -
It’s all hands on deck at Newport Rams Baseball Club with preparations underway for its annual Heritage Day to be held on Saturday 10 February
Reviews

Masak Masak

Contributor -
Masak Masak reflects a sense of rebirth and renewal in the hospitality industry.
Wellbeing

Beyond New Year’s resolutions

Contributor -
When you are thinking about your New Years’ resolutions or goals, consider how this year will be different.
Health

Each day is the start of a new year!

HEALTH -
Each day is the beginning of another year where small changes result in long-term improvement.
Produce

Recognising food excellence …. At a snail’s pace

Contributor -
Slow Food Melbourne awards recognise food excellence in local producers, food artisans and chefs.
Wellbeing

Seven tips for living life to the fullest on a budget

Michelle Yu -
Tips to bring fulfilment to your life on a budget.
Politics

How does Land Banking impact housing affordability in the western suburbs?

RMIT student journalism -
In suburbs like Maribyrnong and Footscray, large plots of land sit dormant for years, sometimes decades. These plots are not vacant by happenstance but rather part of an investor practice known as land banking.

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