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The Westsider: April, 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.

The IWSO revives Footscray’s orchestral legacy with a Roaring 20s season opener

Experience a thrilling afternoon of music at the Williamstown Town Hall.

Screens – April 26

Movies this edition are The President's Cake, Father Mother Sister Brother, It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley and The Devil Wears Prada 2.

Recommended reading – April 26

Books reviewed this month are: Lamington Left Behind, Cape Fever, Wild Dark Shore and The Silken Thread.

Pride Of Our Footscray: Queens of the West​

Discover Pride, famous for its drag shows, welcoming both local acts and international stars, including queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race.  

A review of Spaghettification: Dramawerkz’s latest production

Balancing humor with deeper emotional themes, Spaghettification explores the world if we had a chance to choose what we could keep in our world, and throw into the blackhole to erase it forever. 

A plea from the Snuff Puppets after state funding axed

One of Melbourne’s most enduring cultural institutions is in crisis. Snuff Puppets has lost its state government operational funding.

Clean Up Australia Day 2026 – A teen’s perspective

Discover why Clean Up Australia Day is critical for our community from a volunteer.

Eggplant bruschetta

By Lizzie Moss Most foodies will remember the first time they read an Ottolenghi recipe. For me, the daughter of two Brits, it was a...

Wine vs wine – April 26

Wines reviewed this month are a 2024 Yalumba Vat 11 Grenache and a 2022 Brokenwood Hunter Valley Shiraz.

Phở Tam pho-cused on flavour

Phở Tam is a spacious corner shop with large windows bustling with Vietnamese patrons and delicious phở.

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