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The Westsider: December, 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.

How local clubs can help women get back into sport 

Team sports are a fun way to stay fit, improve mental health and wellbeing. Yet women face a multitude of issues when it comes to participation.

Yes! There are swim schools for adults and they’re great!

One in four adults are either weak swimmers or non-swimmers but with patience, persistence and a good teacher, adults of any age can learn to swim. 

Dear Westie – December 25

This month, Dear Westie answers a reader's question about the recent ACDC tour.

Westie crossword – December 25

The Westie Crossword for December 25

Sudoku – December 25

Test yourself with our November Sudoku.

Word scramble – December 25

Celebrate the New Year with this month's word scramble.

A Hundred Editions Strong: Why The Westsider is Here to Stay

By Barbara Heggen It is no secret that the media landscape is a tough one to navigate these days. We see the big players shrinking,...

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