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    The Westsider: April, 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.

    Do you plan life more than you live it?

    Overplanning is directly tied to perfectionism: it’s the need to know exactly what is happening, when and how, and be prepared for all possible scenarios.

    Creating safe, inclusive spaces: The importance of events led by young refugees

    Attend a multicultural festivals that centres refugee and migrant youth as creators, leaders, and storytellers

    Local Artist – Dave Behrens

    Dave Behrens is an international exhibited artist. Selected works can be viewed at the Community Bank Seddon from 20th March – 20th May.

    Williamstown juggler brings Gen Zed humour to the comedy stage

    Six Gen-Z comedians feature in a show giving up-and-coming talent their first proper crack at a festival run.

    Wyndham City LIT Festival grounded in sustainability

    This free event transforms the green heart of Werribee into an immersive world of large-scale, light-based art installations, projections and interactive experiences.

    Middle of a Moment – Aki Onda 

    Japanese artist Aki Onda explores themes of memory, sound, and transmission (of ideas, light, emotions and media) in an exhibition at The Substation.

    Screens – April 2025

    Reviews this month: Death of a Unicorn, Small Thing Like These, The Correspondent, Looney Tunes: The Day They Earth Blew Up, The Penguin Lessons

    Stories for children, inspired by children and everyday moments

    Aryani Siti has 22 children’s books available at libraries throughout Hobsons Bay.

    Recommended reading – April 2025

    Reviews this month: Twist, Ella and the Sleepover Safari, The Ledge, and Clear.

    Op Shops on song with Allegro Non Oppo

    A series of free piano concerts from music composer and fellow Westsider Ania Reynolds kicks off in April offering an op-shopping experience like no other.

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