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    Your voice – April 2025

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    Letters this month respond to our story on Footscray housing and a query about local recycling of Tetra Paks.
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    The Westsider welcomes Greater Western Water as a valued partner

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    GWW initiatives, including grants for community groups and support for vulnerable customers, showcase their commitment to making a meaningful impact in the west.
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    Editor’s note – April 2025

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    I’ve come to the conclusion that there are basically two types of people in this world; ‘me’ people, and ‘we’ people.
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    Dear Westie – April 2025

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    To Skibidi or not to Skibidi: that is the OG Low Key, Big Yikes, Question, Boomer! ‘Skibidi Toilet, Stop Rizzing my Sigma – It’s So...
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    Editor’s note – March 2025

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    I’ve been speaking with many people of late who are finding it very difficult to find hope. And indeed, there are many reasons to...
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    Your voice – March 2025

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    This months letters include the transparency of Trump and a follow up on Dear Westie's leaf blower letter.
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    Editor’s note – February 2025

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    Is technology causing more stress than it's solving? Real-life interaction may be the antidote.
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    Your voice – February 2025

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    This month's letters cover illegal dumping, more on the Sunshine Station rebuild and ideas for the wool store redevelopment.

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