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The Westsider: July, 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.

People

Footscray Hospital social enterprise café offering opportunities for young people

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Learn how a new café at Footscray Hospital creates employment opportunities for youth and supports their career journeys.
Businesses

Footscray CBD a microcosm of tough times for small business in 2026

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Running a small business is tough, with rising costs and competition. Uncover the struggles of local shops in Footscray.
Supporter content

What the engineered stone ban means for your kitchen

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You have been saving for a new kitchen, and you had the look sorted long before the paperwork. Then engineered stone left the market. A...
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Who’s running the website? The hidden digital workload behind your local club

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Every sports club, social club and neighbourhood house in Melbourne's west runs on the same quiet engine: a handful of volunteers doing far more...
Our world

With the arrival of H5 bird flu it’s critical that we protect our urban bird habitats

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Anyone who loves birds and wildlife will be devastated by the news that the H5 bird flu has reached mainland Australian shores. 
Local places

Swimming pool not included in funding agreement for Willy life saving club upgrade 

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Learn how the Williamstown swimming pool is affected by new funding agreements. The future of local swimming is at stake.
Local places

WSLSC’s proposed upgrade plan inappropriate for heritage precinct, says local architect

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The partial demolition of the historic 1935 clubroom building goes completely against Council’s heritage advice.
Businesses

Electric freight, trucks and cars will reduce air and noise pollution and boost our economy

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Learn about the growing presence of electric vehicles in Melbourne and the impact on local communities and industries.
Education

Sunshine College finally gets its long-needed upgradeafter student led campaign

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Learn how student footage led to change, finally prompting redevelopment at Sunshine College for better learning environments.
Local places

Out and about in the outer west

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Uncover the hidden gems of the outer west with our activity suggestions. Enjoy nature and embrace outdoor living.

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