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The Westsider: May, 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.

Politics

Federal election housing scorecard:Where do your candidates stand?

Contributor -
A ‘traffic light’ ranking of responses and policy positions of candidates on housing issues.
People

Excuse me, do you speak Westlish? 

Hazel Lekkas -
Learning about the underlying reasons for language variations from someone whose first language is not English, can teach you about the phenomena of (the English) language,
Local places

River ramble along the Maribyrnong for reconciliation

Contributor -
The Ramble is a family and dog friendly community walk along the Maribyrnong River in support of the Reconciliation journey to Treaty and beyond.
Entertainment

TROU market launching in the heart of Footscray!

Contributor -
A new market is launching in the heart of Footscray on Saturday, 24th May. You can get involved.
Businesses

The collective efforts of 2024 – YCC’s Annual General Meeting 

Yarraville Community Centre - Advertorial -
The Yarraville Community Centre is proud to be a hub of learning and community engagement, and it looks forward to building on these achievements in 2025.
E-Gen

The Bold Source: A youth program that strengthens via creativity, discovery and teamwork

Contributor -
The Bold Source magazine is targeted at young people aged 15 to 25 years with a connection to the area of Brimbank, whether that be living, working or hanging out.
Businesses

Barkly Bazaar Footscray

OP SHOPPING -
Barkly Bazaar has a curated and refined stock, with quite a few designer pieces but at much more affordable prices than buying first-hand.
History

Memorial for Post-WW2 European migrants at Williamstown Cemetery

Contributor -
A memorial has been installed in Williamstown Cemetery honouring European migrants and refugees who arrived in Australia after the end of WW2.
People

Behind hidden doorways: What stories are we missing?

Contributor -
The Stories of the City campaign is a callout to all Melburnians, including Westies, to crack open the doors and show what we're made of.
Entertainment

Get ready to build, create and explore at Scienceworks’ newest hands-on exhibition, Tinkertown.

Contributor -
Engage your creativity at the Tinkertown exhibit. Explore tinkertown exhibit and learn through playful, hands-on activities.

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