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    The Westsider: August, 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.

    Good old pesto spaghetti

    Pesto pasta was my go-to meal in my early twenties.

    Wine vs wine – August 2025

    RICHARD SAYS 2024 Paralian Shiraz 14% McLaren Vale (Blewitt Springs), South Australia RRP $48 Shiraz isn’t always boring, monolithic, oaky, and hugely alcoholic demanding slabs of...

    The domino effect of putting things off till a ‘more convenient’ time

    Teah Mogae tells the story of Melissa who has been a regular patient since her late teens

    Do you know your First Aid for mental health?

    We’re scared to say the wrong thing. Not sure if we’ll make things worse. But reaching out with care and empathy can make a huge difference.

    Healthy Relationships in Youth – Building Boundaries and Respect

    In a world where the lines between real and digital interactions often blur, understanding what makes a relationship healthy is more important than ever.

    Altona Homestead – discovering a treasure right under our noses

    Have you ever gone past the Altona Homestead Museum and wondered what’s within?

    Exercise unlocking the door to longevity

    60 senior citizens from Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong embarked on a ten-week program that would, through strength and balance training, transform them into vibrant, confident men and women.

    Footscray Anxiety Support Group helping to build inner strength

    Run by the Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria (ARCVic), this free community group brings together people who live with anxiety to connect, reflect, and support one another.

    Dear Westie – August 2025

    I don’t mind the farty nicknames, but ever since he started singing the Bette Midler song, one older colleague has started calling me “The Divine Miss M”.

    Plan Your Future Drive with the West Gate Tunnel’s New Online Tool

    As West Gate Tunnel prepares to open later this year, locals across Melbourne’s west can now look ahead to how their daily trips might...

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