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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.

    Gardening

    Gardening with dogs? Stop. Drop. No Dig!

    SLOW GARDENING -
    Meet Sunny, our new four-legged family member, and find out why his enthusiasm for digging may challenge my no dig gardening method.
    Parenting

    The impact of emotional self-care on parenting; A South Asian perspective

    Contributor -
    Self-care is crucial for parents. Find ways to prioritise your own mental and emotional health while navigating the challenges of parenting.
    Parenting

    A social media ban for kids; A band-aid solution or a necessary step?

    Contributor -
    Addressing the issue of cyber security for children: Insights from a cyber safety educator on the effectiveness of a potential social media ban.
    History

    Viney Bros Cycle Works – Bunbury Street, Newport

    GHOST SIGNS -
    Step into the past with Viney Bros Cycle Works. Learn about the unique story of this iconic Welsh family and their bicycle business.
    History

    West Footscray’s Industrial Giant

    THEN & NOW -
    Step back in time with then and now photos of Creamoata Mills in Footscray. Learn about the company's role in the district's economic growth.
    Local places

    DEEP WEST: The You Yangs Precinct

    Contributor -
    Discover the beauty of the You Yangs in the west. Immerse yourself in nature with walking tracks, mountain bike trails, and panoramic views of the Wadawurrung plains.
    History

    Brooklyn’s migrant history a story to remember

    Contributor -
    By Millie Schillick If you are passing by Brooklyn, stop by the Reserve on Nolan Avenue and learn about some of the area’s rich migrant history. Right near...
    Local places

    How the west was won over by a southern cowboy

    Hazel Lekkas -
    In March’s issue, I posed the question about what is in a suburb’s derogatory nickname, deciding head-on to own ‘Scumshine’. As a former resident,...
    Arts

    Neglected artists of the west taking matters into their own hands

    Contributor -
    By Melanie Bakewell Recipients of a Wyndham Arts Development grant are hoping to build a sustainable foundation for a grassroots arts collective in Melbourne’s western...
    Arts

    Inner West Symphony Orchestra going from strength to strength

    Contributor -
    By Daniel Brace Established just over a year ago, the Inner West Symphony Orchestra, like other community orchestras around Victoria, provides instrumentalists of all ages...

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