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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 Barbara Heggen -
    This issue's editor's note covers the importance of journalism solutions to counteract negativity in reporting.
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    Your voice

    Editor Barbara Heggen -
    This month's letters include making Australia fair, rather than great, a Hobsons Bay 'loop' bus service, sports grounds and large vehicle parked on streets.
    Politics

    Budgets, crime, and lots and lots of trucks! 

    Josie Vine -
    Read about the June council meetings for Wyndham, Brimbank, Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong.
    First Nations

    Walk for Truth and Treaty

    Mario Pinti -
    Discover the significance of the Walk for Truth and Treaty, a journey towards justice for Indigenous communities.
    Opinion

    Discussing plans for the City of Maribyrnong’s housing future

    Advertorial -
    Join the discussion about the city of Maribyrnong housing future. Your voice matters in planning for diverse housing needs.
    People

    Your chance to regenerate community: a call to action from the heart of Footscray

    Contributor -
    Join Regenerate Community Conference to connect with changemakers and learn innovative community solutions from grassroots initiatives.
    Local places

    Residents say tree ‘pruning’ is killing green cover in Melbourne’s west

    Contributor -
    Residents are concerned about tree pruning killing green cover. Discover how aggressive practices affect Melbourne's native vegetation.
    Businesses

    Public libraries are leading the sustainability charge in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs

    Contributor -
    Learn about public libraries in the west and their innovative sustainability efforts that benefit the entire community.
    Local places

    Future of Wombat-Lerderderg national park threatened by petition

    Contributor -
    The anti national parks petition threatens local park efforts, raising concerns for the Wombat-Lerderderg national park's future.
    Local places

    A successful kelp restoration project in Dromana is desperately needed in the west of Port Phillip Bay too!

    Dr Dominique Hes -
    Explore the vital restoration of health of marine system in Port Phillip Bay and its impact on aquatic life and ecosystems.

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