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    The Westsider: July, 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.

    Climate

    Brimbank Council develops a new Climate Emergency Plan 

    Contributor -
    Brimbank Council is developing a new Climate Emergency Plan to enhance community climate actions and reduce fossil fuel dependence.
    Politics

    Daniel Mulino – Community noticeboard

    Advertorial -
    Mulino joins the Filipino and Vietnamese communities in celebration, showcasing the strong bonds formed through history and culture.
    Politics

    Council under fire for diverting $36 million from Point Cook

    Contributor -
    Explore the outrage in Point Cook over council funds. The decision to redirect $24 million has left residents feeling disappointed.
    Literature

    And Silently Falls the Snow: A father’s legacy becomes an Amazon bestseller

    Contributor -
    Learn about the inspiring story of a local author whose published after death novel has become an Amazon bestseller.
    Local places

    Glengala Road redevelopment: community voices ignored

    Contributor -
    Glengala Villagers feel ignored by council decisions regarding streetscape changes that do not meet community needs.
    History

    Len Broadway and his Wembley bakery

    Contributor -
    Explore the history of Broadway brothers and their bakery in the West, from family tales to baking traditions from 1900 to 1950.
    E-Gen

    Not in our backyard: defending diversity 

    Contributor -
    Consider the implications of an immigrant crackdown. Would we defend the diversity and multicultural identity that enriches the Wests.
    E-Gen

    The young wallet

    Contributor -
    Explore the challenges young people face in making a living in Australia amid job search frustrations and generational stereotypes.
    E-Gen

    AI is learning fast, but who gets to teach it?

    Researchers of the West -
    Learn from Dr Ruwangi Fernando about the necessity of an equity focus for building AI systems that are fair and impactful.
    Arts

    Did you know that Melbourne’s west has its own symphony orchestra?

    Community Bank Seddon – Advertorial -
    Join IWSO for a breathtaking performance called Mythic, showcasing contemporary Australian works on August 3.

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