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Politics

Action aplenty at Brimbank but a smooth run at Maribyrnong

Josie Vine Josie Vine -
Read about the May council meetings for Wyndham, Brimbank, Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong.
Businesses

Data centres are popping up everywhere in the West – and we should probably be taking notice

Contributor Contributor -
Learn how data centres affect our community in Laverton. Are data centres right for our local economy and environment?
People

Research calling for free period products at all sporting facilities

Researchers of the West Researchers of the West -
Understand the impact of ending period poverty around sport, improving participation and confidence.
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

Yarraville Community Centre - Advertorial Yarraville Community Centre - Advertorial -
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

Dear Westie Dear Westie -
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.

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