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The Westsider: March, 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.

Hidden barriers when discriminated at work, study shows 

Members of four major communities in Melbourne’s West experience extra barriers to getting legal assistance when they experience discrimination or sexual harassment at work.

Language in Community Festival – celebrating the powers of multilingualism

Learn how multilingualism greatest power is in social connection, enhancing understanding and promoting human solidarity.

Như Đá with Cape Verdean artist Mito Elias and Vietnamese cultural advocate Anh Cường

Creole and Vietnamese poems are translated and reread, creating a sensory bridge where languages listen to one another.

How did a RAAF Base end up being located in Point Cook?

The paddocks of Altona hold an important place in Australian flight history.

Top tips for exercising to help prevent dementia

Learn how exercise could potentially prevent dementia according to leading research examining its impact on brain biology.

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … be running my own film production company

Vimal Reddy, an accountant by day, writes, directs and produces films in his spare time for the Fijian Indian community in Australia and beyond.

International Women’s Day: Why it still matters

Learn why Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls matters as we reflect on International Women’s Day and its impact.

Tommy Quick

Join Tommy Quick's journey as he cycles to raise funds for stroke prevention and inspire social inclusion through his story.

Community Bank Seddon supports Big Group Hug

Help vulnerable children who are living in crisis by donating essential items to Big Group Hug at Community Bank Seddon.

A wonder of words and ideas – the importance of writers festivals

Behind the headlines, writers festivals still fulfil a core community function.

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