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Allan Government’s ‘ruthless’ push to help data centres at the expense of residents

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Farewell Professor Emma Johnston (1973–2025) Proud daughter of the West

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Wine vs wine – August 2025

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Footscray Anxiety Support Group helping to build inner strength

Contributor - 1 August 2025

Run by the Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria (ARCVic), this free community group brings together people who live with anxiety to connect, reflect, and support one another.

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Dear Westie – August 2025

Dear Westie - 1 August 2025

I don’t mind the farty nicknames, but ever since he started singing the Bette Midler song, one older colleague has started calling me “The Divine Miss M”.

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One council in the West wants to reduce the number of pets you can own

Contributor - 1 June 2025

Residents worry about the the impact of new controls that emphasise enforcement over assistance in dealing with animals.

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Bernadette Thomas

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Ari Casanova

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2024 Council Election Candidates respond to nine questions posed by the Westsider.

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Samantha Meredith

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2024 Council Election Candidates respond to nine questions posed by the Westsider.

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