Barbara Heggen

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This month's letters: Spotswood needs a post office, Worst part in Melbourne just got worse, Calls for Council to address 'filthy' squat behind Footscray Library.

Story Dogs improving literacy and confidence in young readers

Discover how a simple program with profound results is improving children's literacy by encouraging reading to dogs.

Remembering Kenny Weir

There are people who shape a place not by being loud, but by paying attention. Kenny Weir was one of those people. Last week, Kenny lost...

A New Road for Melbourne’s West — But at What Cost?

After years of construction, disruption and debate, the West Gate Tunnel is now open, marking a major shift in how traffic moves through Melbourne’s...

A Hundred Editions Strong: Why The Westsider is Here to Stay

By Barbara Heggen It is no secret that the media landscape is a tough one to navigate these days. We see the big players shrinking,...