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To all the cafes I’ve loved before… third places and weathering the storms

Cafes play an important community role in creating spaces for connection and cultural exchange.

Build skills & boost wellbeing at YCC

Explore course options, schedules, and instructors at YCC.

While Hollywood mourned one of their own, a Yarraville martial arts club simply missed their teacher 

Discover the story of Richard Norton, the leading figure in martial arts who shaped Zen Do Kai in Melbourne during the 70s.

Dear Westie – June 2025

Mowing disputes feature in this month's Dear Westie.

Brimbank residents “mad as hell” over illegally dumped rubbish … and more news from our local councils

Read about the April council meetings including an update on the CEO reports.

Footscray’s festival of fire and metal

The 17– 18 May sees the much-anticipated community event return of the Blacksmiths Festival to the banks of the Maribyrnong River in Footscray.

Why has crime increased in the West and is it really just a ‘youth’ issue?

What is the truth behind the crime crisis in the West, what is the cause, and what can we do about it?

Federal election housing scorecard:Where do your candidates stand?

A ‘traffic light’ ranking of responses and policy positions of candidates on housing issues.

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