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The Westsider: May, 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.

Arts

‘She was like the lizard that fell into the water and became a crocodile’

Contributor -
Hayley Millar Baker's exhibition is an opportunity to connect deeply with the work of an Aboriginal artist of Gunditjmara, Djabwurrung and Anglo-Indian descent.
Arts

An exploration of grief and gratitude in Footscray exhibition 110 Days

Contributor -
Local artist Jo Lauritz explores themes of grief, hope and gratitude through her latest exhibition 110 Days.
Entertainment

Yarraville tradie by day – Drag Queen by night

Daniel Brace -
Lachlan is a Yarraville-based landscape gardener who transforms into the glamorous and shapely Iva Rosebud on evenings and special occasions. 
Arts

Get your swing on at the Newport Jazz Fest!

Contributor -
By Jane Little The Newport Jazz Festival is back for its sixth year, lighting up Hobsons Bay with a seriously vibrant spread of jazz across...
Arts

Chinese-Australian musician brings new performance to Melbourne’s West

Contributor -
The Chinese-Australian composer and multi-instrumentalist, QiQi, is now developing Echoes of the Earth, an immersive performance blending the guzheng with contemporary music.
Entertainment

TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN – Jill Scott 

Rhys Pearson -
A review of American singer-songwriter Jill Scott's sixth studio album
E-Gen

Smart phones are rewiring the brains of Gen Z, making them dumber

Contributor -
Explore growing concerns that cognitive issues are beginning to emerge in Gen Z, and possible links to doomscrolling
Arts

LOCAL ARTIST SPOTLIGHT – D.BO

Rhys Pearson -
Werribee based artist D.BO has been doing live shows and growing his audience.
Entertainment

Kindred turns 20

Supporter Content -
In 20 years, Kindred has grown from a bandroom and rehearsal space to a venue offering diverse spaces for performance, co-working, photography and more.
NEWS

Living meaningfully: what teens can learn from When Breath Becomes Air

Contributor -
When Breath Becomes Air is a reflection on life, death, purpose and what it means to truly live a good life.

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