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The Westsider: March, 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 from the Sun Bookshop

The Sun Bookshop -
Reviews of the books Killing For Country, My Brilliant Sister, Little White Lies, If You Tell Anyone.
Entertainment

Yarraville Festival: A kaleidoscope of culture and community celebration

Contributor -
The Yarraville Festival is a gem that’s created by a volunteer army sourced from all over Melbourne to bring joy and happiness.
Entertainment

Screens

Michael Smith -
Movie reviews of Imaginary, Love Lies Bleeding, Wicked Little Letters and Perfect Days
Climate

Western suburbs in desperate need of of bi-partisan planning to combat effects of ‘urban heat island’ 

Contributor -
Those living in Melbourne’s west are experiencing hotter days. A lot of that comes down to the fact that historically the west has had significantly lower levels of green infrastructure than other areas of Melbourne.
Arts

Carmel Cosgrove exhibit 

Community Bank Seddon – Advertorial -
View the art of Carmel Cosgrove, a multidisciplinary artist and resident of Seddon and Yarraville since 2001, at Community Bank Seddon until April 19.
People

Muslims of Victoria: Stories of migration, community and home making

Contributor -
The Pubic Records Office are looking for Muslim people to interview about their experiences of migration, settlement, home making and civic participation.
Health

A mother’s love

HEALTH -
A journey to parenting ends abruptly and bears witness to a mother's love.
Businesses

A second chance is all it takes

Contributor -
Demi Pham, while small in stature, packs a wallop and is a force to reckon with.
Produce

A market on the move…… with all the fun of the fair. 

Contributor -
Slow Food Melbourne are having a RELOCATION PARTY for Spotswood Farmers’ Market and invite you, the fam and the neighbours to come along to enjoy.
Finance

Job Restarter – A program empowering women returning to the workforce 

Money Mentor -
The Money Mentor program is designed to be inclusive and to inspire women at all life stages.

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