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Our content is a labour of love, crafted by dedicated volunteers who are passionate about the west. We encourage submissions from our community, particularly stories about your own experiences, family history, local issues, your suburb, community events, local history, human interest stories, food, the arts, and environmental matters. Below are articles created by community contributors. You can find their names in the bylines.

When children ‘fall apart’ after school: understanding big emotions and responding with calmness

Learn about the importance of emotional safety for children after school and why they may express distress at home.

Wyndham Karenni Men’s Group providing much needed support and friendship

Read about the importance of programs that provide connection for Kareeni people leading to more successful resettlement.

In Focus Festival lights up photography in Maribyrnong

The inaugural In Focus Festival, a six-week outdoor photography event transforming Footscray and Yarraville into a vibrant openair exhibition, is currently on until the end of May.

Fuel crisis lays bare public transport woes in Melbourne’s west

Does free public transport improve the experiences in the West?

Complaints about Greater Western Water billing issues continue to rise 

Two years since a new billing system, The Westsider provides help for you to check your water bill.