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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.

Reviews

Supercharging change in the West through food

Gary Lee -
The Supernova Collection Co supports the local Latin community in the western suburbs and beyond, by offering culturally appropriate meals to those in need.
People

Thelma Powell

Local Hero -
Thelma Powell’s story is Footscray’s story.
Wellbeing

Students weigh in on Australia’s new social media age restrictions

Contributor -
Students surveyed were not taking a simple side. They were weighing up the pros and cons.
Local places

Does Footscray need a ‘big thing’ and what would it be?

Contributor -
A quick straw poll taken down at my local watering hole, saw most people in favour of a Big Thing in principle, even throwing up a couple of possible options.
Wellbeing

Ask Marie: How to cope when you lose a pet

Marie Vakakis -
Grief is simply love with nowhere left to go. The pain you feel is not a sign that something is wrong. It is the price of having loved something so fully.
Wellbeing

Why strong community connection is critical for our children

Contributor -
Communities help raise children who are compassionate, confident, and emotionally aware.
Local places

Working through the five stages of West Gate Tunnel grief

Contributor -
Process the West Gate tunnel ordeal using the Five Stages of Grief model, immortalised by Elisabeth Kubler Ross.
Sport

How to have fun in and on the water in the West. Part Two – Kayaking in the West

Contributor -
Explore three kayaking locations in the west: Kororoit Creek, Skeleton Creek and around Altona Beach.
Edition

Dear Westie – April 26

Dear Westie -
Security threat development Operation Eric Fury of Altona North writes, Dear Westie, I need your urgent advice about a serious security threat developing in my street....
Local places

How the West Gate Tunnel Project is opening up Melbourne’s west

Transurban - Supporter Content -
As part of the West Gate Tunnel Project, nearly nine hectares of previously industrial or underused land has been transformed into parks, wetlands and active recreation spaces.

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