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The Westsider: February, 2026

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.

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Editor’s note: Should fossil fuel companies pay the emergency services levy?

Barbara Heggen -
This month, Barbara highlights the relationship between the fossil fuel industry and climate responsibility. It is time to make the fossil fuel industry accountable?
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Your voice

Barbara Heggen -
This's month's letters include a shout out to MTAG and concerns about the WSLSC redevelopment.
Politics

Councils of the West united in their call for the state government to improve facilities and services

Josie Vine -
LeadWest launched state requests ‘Advocacy Priorities’ to address local government financial constraints and reform challenges.
Legal

The Personal Injury Lawyers Melbourne’s West Trusts

Supporter Content -
Zaparas Lawyers has offices in Sunshine, Werribee, and Melton. They are nearby and ready to help—just as they have been for more than four decades.
Local places

Now you can see West Gate Bridge traffic in real time – thanks to a Westsider!

Contributor -
Watch the new Westgate Bridge live stream and avoid traffic surprises. See real-time updates built by a local Westie.
Education

Is there an English language teaching crisis in schools in the West?

RMIT Journalism Graduate -
Explore the funding issues challenge EAL services in Melbourne's diverse community and their impact on learning.
Climate

Heatwave devastates Brimbank bat colony

Contributor -
Flying foxes are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat. A deeply alarming mass mortality event unfolded at Brimbank Park in the heatwave.
Local places

The West celebrates World Wetlands Day

Contributor -
The Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre invites the community to a celebrate World Wetlands Day 2026. 
Local places

Friends of Williamstown Wetlands awarded Healthy Cities Landcare Grant

Contributor -
New grant to fund a restoration project at Jawbone, enhancing coastal grassland and preserving local wildlife habitats.
Education

Footscray High School Farm: sowing the seeds for a life-long love of nature

Contributor -
Learn about the benefits of students engaged in a different kind of education at the farm, enhancing their horticulture knowledge.

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