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The Westsider: May, 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.

Legal

Discover what McManus & Co Lawyers can offer you!

McManus & Co Lawyers - Advertorial -
McManus & Co Lawyers provide essential guidance on estate planning and administration.
History

Former State Bank, Seddon 1970s

THEN & NOW -
Across the street from Seddon Station sits the former State Savings Bank of Victoria, Seddon Branch. It was built around 1925, replacing an earlier State Bank on Charles Street.
Produce

Farm Goat might be going global but it’s also making its home in Yarraville

Contributor -
Based in Yarraville, Farm Goat products are sold in luxury stores and exported to Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and (very soon) Hong Kong.
Local places

Pressure on Victorian Government to adopt Council plan for old Footscray Hospital site

Contributor -
The Reimagining Old Footscray Hospital group (ROFH) welcomes the release of Maribyrnong Council’s draft plan for the soon to be vacated old Footscray Hospital site.
People

CHAMPIONS OF THE WEST – YMCA ReBuild

CHAMPIONS OF THE WEST -
Ravenhall Correctional Centre provides a six-week YMCA ReBuild program that helps young men avoid a return to prison.
People

Tony Svehla: A pioneer of Melbourne’s early dance and DJ scene 

Daniel Brace -
If you went to one of the big parties at Shed 16 in Docklands back in the norties or 2000’s chances are you enjoyed a set by DJ Tony Svelha.
Politics

Life in a public transport desert: “It’s cutting off my wings”

Contributor -
Nasreen shares stories and experiences of living with the broken bus network in the western surburbs.
Education

Law Week: Learn about the law in your life

Yarraville Community Centre - Advertorial -
During the upcoming Law Week in May, Yarraville Community Centre will be hosting three FREE workshops.
Arts

National Heritage Month at Community Bank Seddon

Community Bank Seddon – Advertorial -
In celebration of National Heritage Month (16 April–16 May) the Community Bank Seddon will be exhibiting historical photos from Seddon and surrounds.
Entertainment

LP Corner

Rhys Pearson -
Reviews for Love. Angel. Music. Baby by Gwen Stefani and Elephunk by The Black Eyed Peas.

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