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    The Westsider: November, 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.

    Editor’s note – November 2024

    There are a few perks that come with being the editor of a community newspaper.

    Your Voice – November 2024

    This month's letters cover protecting our biodiversity, the continuing dangers of Francis St and the withdrawal of the paint processing plant appeal.

    The last council meetings of their four-year term

    Get the latest update on the October 2024 Council meetings.

    Online communities in the West helping to deliver food to those in need

    Discover how online communities are coming together to provide food to people in need. Learn how social media platforms are being used to help those facing food insecurity.

    The West loses a popular and affordable cat-desexing clinic

    Uncover the story of the closure of a beloved local cat desexing service. Read about the online outrage and the impact on pet owners in Sunshine.

    Sunshine Station to receive $63.5 million boost but local concerns remain

    Explore the $63.5 million investment in the transformation of Sunshine Station into a superhub. Learn about the benefits and concerns surrounding the upgrade debate.

    Insurance system needs overhaul to cope with rapid rise of extreme weather events

    Find out why insurers in Australia need to change their approach to flood insurance. Learn about the recommendations from the federal inquiry.

    Cycling from the West to the city remains a dangerous commute for many

    Find out why the newly constructed 'Rainbow Bridge' in West Melbourne is off limits to cyclists and pedestrians.

    Forest management may increase the risk of bushfires in Melbourne’s west

    Learn about the link between forest management and bushfire risk. RMIT study highlights the potential dangers.

    Is your firewood coming from an endangered species habitat?

    Controversy surrounds firewood sourced from Wombat State Forest in Melbourne's west. Learn about the environmental concerns and endangered species affected.

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