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The Westsider: October, 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.

Our world

The ‘Great Forest National Park’ would be good for the environment and the economy 

David Hill -
New national parks are popular and protect the environment while allowing diverse activities like camping and biking.
Local places

Who is Point Cook named after? (Not who you might think)

Contributor -
Find out who Point Cook is named after and learn about the remarkable contributions of John Murray Cooke to maritime history.
First Nations

New Message Tree Alliance still seeking recognition of significant cultural site

Contributor -
Join the conversation on why a cultural site needs to be recognised and the role of events in building meaningful allyship.
Arts

Young people imagine different worlds through the arts

Researchers of the West -
Learn about creative expression among young people and how they articulate their experiences through innovative programs.
Politics

Have your say on aircraft noise and a third runway at Melbourne Airport

Supporter Content -
David Ettershank urges readers to take part in this community consultation on aircraft noise distribution.
Opinion

Australians want more local news, and more positive news

David Allen -
Examine the complexities of delivering news in Australia. Distance presents a significant hurdle for local newspapers and communities.
Local places

London, Paris, Rome …. Werribee?

Daniel Brace -
Discover the top Werribee highlights and learn why five million visitors choose Melbourne's west each year.
People

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … be convening Italian conversation classes

I Never Thought I Would -
After a long, rich and well-travelled life, Barbara Maher now convenes Italian conversation classes at Altona’s University of the Third Age. 
Arts

Reinvention and inspiration

Community Bank Seddon – Supporter Content -
KR’s work will be on display at the Community Bank Seddon from the 3rd October – 30th November. 
Local places

Footscray cemetery: The dead centre of Footscray

Contributor -
Uncover the history and significance of Footscray Cemetery, a unique site open for burials since 1869.

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