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The Westsider: October, 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.

I came, I saw, I made trouble

Reflecting on my journey as a one-term MP, I aimed to make a meaningful impact for the Western Metropolitan Region.

Hundreds rally to demand changes to Yarraville’s level crossing removal plan

More than 1,000 people gathered in the heart of Yarraville, calling on the State Government to stop and review plans to permanently close Anderson Street as part of the level crossing removal project.

New Melton Station opens but commuters call for more train services

Learn about the new facilities at Melton Station and the ongoing challenges of rail service in Melbourne's growing suburbs.

Mixed response to Maribyrnong Council’s vision for Creative West

Creative West is set to transform Footscray with a new arts venue. Discover the vision and its expected impact on the community.

Why we need to bring back Vietnamese bilingual education to Melbourne’s West

Uncover why we need Vietnamese bilingual education to promote cultural identity and language diversity for children.

Creative West is coming. But like Godot, it may never arrive

Dive into the consultation process surrounding Creative West and its impact on the precinct’s future and development plans.

End of a very long era as the Footscray Club closes

The Footscray Club closes after 132 years, marking the end of an era in the heart of Footscray with cherished memories.

Recommended reading – October 26

Books reviewed this month: The Disappearers, The Sugarcane Kids and the Mystery at Angel Bay, The Marriage Trap and We Did It Anyway.

Screens – October 26

Reviews this month are Digger, The Social Reckoning, Klara and the Sun, and Pressure.

Celebrating Ada Cambridge (1844–1926) – local heroine and Victorian advocate for women’s rights 

Discover how Ada Cambridge contributed to Australia's literary scene and the fight for women's voting rights.

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