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    Editor Barbara Heggen

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    Editor’s note

    Our editorial team took a long time discussing one of our headlines this month. But the ventilation stack headline is justified and necessary.

    Your voice – May 2025

    Letters this month include council 'pruning', green space used as a car park and the need for a stop sign.

    Your voice – April 2025

    Letters this month respond to our story on Footscray housing and a query about local recycling of Tetra Paks.

    The Westsider welcomes Greater Western Water as a valued partner

    GWW initiatives, including grants for community groups and support for vulnerable customers, showcase their commitment to making a meaningful impact in the west.

    Editor’s note – April 2025

    I’ve come to the conclusion that there are basically two types of people in this world; ‘me’ people, and ‘we’ people.