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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

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It's the driving force of our art, sport, spirituality, charity and culture. 
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VIEW FROM THE BALCONY

Derek Green Derek Green -
It doesn’t have to be this way.
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BESTIE CRUMPETLEAF AND I VERSUS THE NEW SUBURB PART II

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Bestie Crumpetleaf and I are settling into the New Suburb with aplomb.
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VIEW FROM THE BALCONY

Derek Green Derek Green -
“Some people like grass and flowers, but trees; they always give you something back. Come again later and they will have something for you.”
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BESTIE CRUMPETLEAF AND I VERSUS THE NEW SUBURB

Contributor Contributor -
To truncate this twaddle, I now set an alarm on my phone which interrupts any unwanted jawing five minutes in
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EDITORS NOTE

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In this issue, The Westsider’s focus is on ‘Women of the West’, to tie in with International Women’s Day on March 8. There will be several events held celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women in the west throughout March.
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FORGET THE REST, WEST IS BEST

Meagan Kearney Meagan Kearney -
The Westsider is special because it champions the diversity and unique character of the western suburbs of Melbourne.
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CUFFDOWN OUT OF LOCKDOWN – WILL BUBBLE ROMANCES SURVIVE IN THE REAL WORLD?

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Over Melbourne’s Lockdown 6, many single people have spent their time cosied up on weekends with another.

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