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The Westsider is a not-for-profit, monthly community newspaper, written by volunteers and delivered to hundreds of pick-up points across the inner west each month.

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Editor’s note

Editor Barbara Heggen -
Australians rejected extremism in the recent election and now we need to focus on what is needed to keep Australia great.
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Your voice

Editor Barbara Heggen -
Our letter this month discusses climate change and we continue our conversation with you about the future of Saigon Market.
Politics

Action aplenty at Brimbank but a smooth run at Maribyrnong

Josie Vine -
Read about the May council meetings for Wyndham, Brimbank, Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong.
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Supporting local with Community Bank Seddon: A strong partnership

Editor Barbara Heggen -
We love being part of a community that cares, and Community Bank Seddon is a prime example of that spirit.
Local places

Burns Road Grassland is being buried by avalanche of illegal dumping

Advertorial -
Illegal dumped rubbish threatens the Striped Legless Lizard in Burns Road rare grasslands.
NEWS

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

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

Joseph Road green space being used for unauthorised parking

Contributor -
Explore the controversy surrounding green space used as car park in Footscray and its impact on local environment.
Businesses

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

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

Concerns grow as more swimmers and sealife get tangled in fishing lines and hooks at Willy Beach 

Contributor -
Concerns rise as swimmers at Williamstown Beach tangle in fishing lines. Find out more about this growing issue in the area.

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