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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.

Don’t monetise our Whitten Oval childcare!

Community concerns as a childcare centre at Whitten Oval moves from not-for-profit to for-profit.

Dear Westie – July 2025

This month, Sleepless in Spotswood asks Dear Westie for advice on curbing their live-at-home son's night time activities.

Willy Lit Festival fed our appetites for food writing

Food Writing with Feeling, hosted by The Westsider and populated by inspiring panelists, explored the cultural importance of food writing.

A bright new landmark for the West Gate Tunnel Project

Glowing poles are a bold new visual feature west of the M80 Ring Road.

Westie crossword – July 25

The Westie crossword for July 25

Sudoku – July 2025

Our Sudoku for July 25

Word scramble – July 25

Word scramble for July 2025

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