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The Westsider: March, 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.

Education

Podcast training kicks off for new Westsider radio station

Barbara Heggen -
The Westsider is thrilled to kick off its community podcast training program with participants come all corners of The Westsider community.
Politics

Better buses leads to healthier and happier children

Contributor -
By Adele Vosper, Sustainable Cities Collective member. The results of the Werribee by-election clearly show that business cannot continue as usual. While residents are tired...
Local places

With fewer pools, the West sweats through another summer

Advertorial -
By David Ettershank Meeting up with mates at the pool for a swim and a Paddle Pop was a huge part of growing up in...
Gardening

A growing garden community in Footscray

Contributor -
By Peter Gartside A new Community Garden for the Inner West is taking shape in a hidden corner of Footscray. The Footscray Community Garden and...
Sustainability

Westside mothers try to end the influence fossil fuel companies have on our elections

Contributor -
By Erin Stewart Two local mums of the West have launched a grassroots fundraising effort to support community-backed independents at the upcoming federal election to...
History

Ghost Signs – Hosking & Son in Newport

GHOST SIGNS -
By Sean Reynolds Once upon a time, Melbourne’s neighbourhoods were dotted with family-run businesses. The corner grocer stocked local brands like McAlpin’s Flour and Robur...
History

Then & Now – Sunshine Post Office

THEN & NOW -
By Mark Macdonald Two photographs tell the story of a changing Sunshine—one of the beautiful post office that stood proudly at the intersection of Dickson...
Education

Diversifying our teaching workforce: Africause and VU partnership

Contributor -
By Sarah Tartakover  In 2023 VU, in partnership with Africause and Spectrum Migrant Resources, was successful in receiving a Department of Education grant to create...
People

Afghans Hope Hut Victoria INC: A window of hope for Afghan families

Khalida Dawran -
In the heart of Victoria, a vibrant and inspiring initiative is making a profound difference in the lives of Afghan individuals and families who...
Opinion

Do we need to rethink ‘petting farms’?

Contributor -
By Shannon Meilak King’s Park hosted its annual Family Fun Day in January, offering locals free rides, entertainment, and various attractions. However, one feature sparked...

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