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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.

    BULLYING AT SCHOOL LEAVES ITS MARK ON ADULTS

    The effects of bullying can linger long after we have left the playground

    THE WOMEN’S CIRCUS

    Footscray is home to a circus with a difference

    HISTORY JUST A KICK AWAY FOR WOMEN’S FOOTBALL

    By 2017, AFL could be known as a professional multi-sex sport.

    A CONVERSATION WITH… MARSHA THOMSON MP

    Member Footscray, Marsha Thomson MP chats with The Westsider

    WHEELIN’ WOMEN

    Come and find out about a cycling group with a difference