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The Westsider: October, 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.

z2024 local council election special

Are you ready to vote in the council elections?

Jean Anselmi -
We can help you make an informed choice. Every single candidate in four Council areas was invited to answer nine questions suggested by our readers. 
z2024 local council election special

Brimbank City Council – complete list of candidates

Jean Anselmi -
Albanvale Ward CANDIDATES – BORG, Victoria– HUSSEIN, Mariam– RASPA, Kristian Cherry Creek Ward CANDIDATES – BLORE, Graeme– MARKHAM, Andrea– MENDOZA, Eiren– O'REILLY, Thomas– TRUONG, Kim Thien Copernicus Ward CANDIDATES – HAVELAS, Aritea–...
z2024 local council election special

Hobsons Bay City Council – complete list of candidates

Jean Anselmi -
Altona Ward CANDIDATES KELLANDER, DariaMILLER, Susan BROWN, IrenePAULL, PhillipRIPPON, Tim R Altona Meadows Ward CANDIDATES ROCHE, LiamPHELAN, MatthewGRIMA, DianaLAMBRA, Ranbir Altona North Ward CANDIDATES THISTLETHWAITE, RyanHAWLI, RayaneJOSKE, RowenaDAMASOLIOTIS, Alexandra Laverton Ward CANDIDATES MIKULA, ToriKEYS-MACPHERSON, Paddy Spotswood...
z2024 local council election special

Maribyrnong City Council – complete list of candidates

Jean Anselmi -
Bluestone Ward CANDIDATES HUANG, WallaceVAIRO, PierreREICH, BradCUMMING, CatherineTIWARI, Pradeep Braybrook Ward CANDIDATES ROBERTSON, CatherineCLARKE, LochlannWILSON, ChrisLAM, Cuc Burndap Ward CANDIDATES BUBB, FletcherWALSHE, SallyTHOMAS, PeteJORQUERA, Jorge AndresNGUYEN, Minh QuanSEMRA, MohamedLE, Thuy-Kim River Ward CANDIDATES YENGI, SusanBETTS,...
z2024 local council election special

Wyndham City Council – complete list of candidates

Jean Anselmi -
Bemin Ward CANDIDATES PAREDES, RufoSAEED, SadraISLAM, NusratPANDITHARATHNE, Rav SriSINGH, PreetLADBROOKE, NickDIEP, JanetteCRON, LindaSINGH, GursharanDE CASTRO, CesarSUTHAR, RameshBAHADUR, SyedaGABA, GeetNIJAMUDEEN, JazeerRUXTON, Ian Brinbeal Ward CANDIDATES SZATKOWSKI, RobertTHIRUCHELVAM, KishaunDEVAPURA, IanRIFAI, A....
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Editor’s note

Editor Barbara Heggen -
Navigating the world of My Aged Care on my mother's behalf has left me exhausted.
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Your Voice – October 2024

Editor Barbara Heggen -
This month's letters include a question about what is being built in Footscray, reflections on the Terminus and a query about our water bills.
Politics

Eighty-eight trees, fewer planning applications, and a ’muck-up’

Josie Vine -
Get the latest update on the September 2024 Council meetings.
People

Brimbank celebrates Carers Space launch but some questions remain

Contributor -
Brimbank City Council unveils the long-awaited Carers Space at the Keilor Downs Community Centre. Learn more about this milestone for caregivers.
Businesses

Helping Hands Mission, Sunshine

OP SHOPPING -
Experience the joy of op shopping at Helping Hands Mission in Sunshine, Victoria. Discover affordable prices and support a not-for-profit organization.

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