Opinion

Dear Westie – February 26

Do you change for the worse when you buy a home? Our reader asks Dear Westie for advice.

Dear Westie – December 25

This month, Dear Westie answers a reader's question about the recent ACDC tour.

The hidden reality of living near a school

By Lena Yiallouros On paper, buying a home near a school sounds ideal. The real estate listings make it sound like a dream — great...

A community response to Footscray CBD ‘mall cops’

Discover why the Footscray Community Response group oppose the hiring of private security guards.

As Remembrance Day looms are we forgetting what’s most important?

November 11 is a poignant, solemn commemoration, heavily laden with sadness, symbolism, and regret.

Dear Westie

This month, a reader asks why people are so obsessed with bringing their dogs to cafés.

Fumes and the fight for our air

This month, our inbox has been flooded with letters regarding the West Gate Tunnel and the"stacks" that many of you fear will funnel fumes...

Is the Willy Beach Lifesaving Club set to become one of Australia’s most expensive?

Jason Bryce asks community to become engaged in the discussions over the new plans for the Williamstown lifesaving club.

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