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Opinion

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

Deborah Ong Deborah Ong -
Cafes play an important community role in creating spaces for connection and cultural exchange.
Education

Build skills & boost wellbeing at YCC

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Explore course options, schedules, and instructors at YCC.
People

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

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

Dear Westie – June 2025

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Mowing disputes feature in this month's Dear Westie.
Politics

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

Josie Vine Josie Vine -
Read about the April council meetings including an update on the CEO reports.
People

Footscray’s festival of fire and metal

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

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

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

Federal election housing scorecard:Where do your candidates stand?

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

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