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The Westsider: February, 2025

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.

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Editor’s note – February 2025

Editor Barbara Heggen -
Is technology causing more stress than it's solving? Real-life interaction may be the antidote.
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Your voice – February 2025

Editor Barbara Heggen -
This month's letters cover illegal dumping, more on the Sunshine Station rebuild and ideas for the wool store redevelopment.
Politics

Boom-gates, level crossings, monitors and a new term for each council

Josie Vine -
Get the latest scoop on the new councillors and a surprising suspension. Find out how our debutantes performed in their first meetings.
Politics

Maribyrnong Council rejects Yarraville Steel Cement expansion but more toxic battles ahead

Contributor -
Inner Westies may have won the first battle against plans to expand a steel cement facility but the war is not over against that and other proposals in the pipeline.
Politics

Without tunnel filters the West becomes even more toxic than it already is!

Contributor -
Action is required to protect the inner west from air and noise pollution resulting from the unfiltered Westgate tunnel ventilation stacks.
People

One-armed bandits: Pokies’ grip on Melbourne’s West

RMIT student journalism -
The City of Brimbank population area is the biggest spender at gambling venues. Why and what can be done to help curb our losses.
Businesses

Zaparas Lawyers: 40 years of service for the West

Advertorial -
After 40 years of service in the West, Zaparas Lawyers has grown into one of the most trusted personal injury law firms in Victoria.
People

No questions asked: the tireless locals providing services to the inner west’s homeless

David Allen -
Learn about the support services in Footscray for homeless individuals and addiction recovery. Find out how the community is working towards a brighter future.
Local places

Discover the fascinating birds of Altona’s coastal wetlands with these masterclasss

Contributor -
Experience the beauty and diversity of birdlife in Melbourne's west. Join ornithologist Kevin Wood for a series of Masterclasses and delve into the fascinating world of birds.
Local places

Protecting the local ‘Crystals’ – best snorkelling in town

Dr Dominique Hes -
Sign a petition to extend the boundaries of the Jawbone Marine Sanctuary so stricter protections would be put in place to preserve 'The Crystals'.

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