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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.

Recommended reading – March 26

Books reviewed this month are How to Free a Jinn and The Adventuress of Albany.

Screens – March 26

Films reviewed this month are The Bride, The Moment, The Voice of Hind Rajab and Project Hail Mary.

‘Love of country’ wins the Wyndham Art Prize 

Gail Harradine, a Wotjobaluk, Jadawadjali, Djubagalk painter, photographer and printmaker won first prize at the Wyndhame Art Prize.

Local designer and her ‘Sunshine Bags’ feature at NGV alongside Westwood / Kawakubo

Olive Gilbert's ‘Sunshine Bags’, were developed with Brimgank City Council and are inspired by the Sunshine neighbourhood.

Bans on social media don’t address the underlying issues facing young people

Are governments increasingly choosing to ban ‘the internet’ rather than face the difficult conversations happening online?

Too much on your mind? Get it out on paper!

Feeling overwhelmed? Learn how journaling can make a real difference in processing emotions and improving your mental health.

When the Maribyrnong river rose the system failed. Has anything changed? 

Explore whether enough is being done to prevent another flood in Melbourne after the devastation of the Maribyrnong River disaster.

Roasted garlic spaghetti 

This is absolutely not a pasta you should make before a date. Or probably within several days of one if we’re being honest.

Wine vs wine – March 26

This month, Richard reviews 2024 de Bortoli One line Sangiovese and Grant reviews 2013 Peter Lehmann ‘Margaret’ Semillon.

Laksa Hut – come for the laksa, stay for the mains

Laksa Hut, tucked away at one end of Anderson Street in Yarraville offers a real treat for fans of Malaysian food.

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