More
  • Lifestyle
    • AllFinanceHealthLegalParentingSportWellbeing
  • Events
Westsider Radio
Subscribe
Try "researchers"

Tag: footscray

People

No questions asked: the tireless locals providing services to the inner west’s homeless

David Allen David Allen -
Learn about the support services in Footscray for homeless individuals and addiction recovery. Find out how the community is working towards a brighter future.
Climate

Cool walks in the West making Sunshine and Footscray cooler this Summer

Contributor Contributor -
Join us for Cool Walks Community Meetups in Melbourne's west. Discuss strategies for cooling our streets and creating more liveable cities.
Reviews

Golden Horse: Yes, you can still find a decent Yum Cha restaurant!

Gary Lee Gary Lee -
Golden Horse, near Footscray Market, is a cultural icon still offering the wonderful culinary experience of Yum Cha.
Local places

Toxic industries still growing in the west. When will it stop?

Contributor Contributor -
Discover the dark side of the west: toxic industries and their impact on the community.
Local places

A better future for Footscray?

Contributor Contributor -
By Elwyn Davies An inaugural meeting of the Future Footscray Steering Group took place at Victoria University recently. I was fortunate enough to be invited...
Reviews

A full belly makes a happy heart – Papelon brings fresh flavours to Footscray

Gary Lee Gary Lee -
Papelon’s menu celebrates food from Latin America and the Caribbean, from Mexico to Patagonia. There is so much to try.
E-Gen

Substandard skateparks of the west

Contributor Contributor -
Municipalities such as Moonee Valley, Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay are seriously lagging behind in the (re-)development of quality skateparks, meaning youth from the west have to head elsewhere to find facilities that are welcoming, well designed and well maintained.
History

Then & Now: Bunbury Street Tunnel 1926

THEN & NOW THEN & NOW -
Bunbury Street was once a quiet little suburban street now transformed into a cut-and-cover tunnel.  In the 1920s, Victorian Railways embarked on a major project to improve the flow of freight and passenger trains through Melbourne's western suburbs. The solution was to separate and add a new goods line from South Kensington to West Footscray. This bypassed the busy Footscray Junction and the goods yard and shipping sheds south of Dynon Road.

Latest edition

#106 APRIL 2025

View this edition
View mobile flipbook
View desktop flipbook

Recent editions

View all editions

Subscribe

Get local news delivered to your inbox

Our monthly news drop also gives subscribers access to special offers

Subscribe

The Westsider is an incorporated association operating as a not for profit. We’re an independent monthly community newspaper for the inner-western suburbs of Melbourne, powered by community journalism and publishing articles written by people who live and work in the inner west. There are many ways you can get involved.

About us
Local Impact Powering community ideas

Get involved

Subscribe to our mailing list

Become a supporter

The Westsider is run on the power of volunteers. Your contribution directly contributes to ensuring we can continue serving and celebrating our community.

DONATE TODAY

The Westsider is created on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.

The Westsider is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. If you believe the Standards may have been breached, you may approach The Westsider or make a complaint to the Australian Press Council in writing at www.presscouncil.org.au. The Council may also be contacted on 1800 025 712.

© 2024 The Westsider. All Rights Reserved.   |   Privacy Policy  |   Terms of Use  |   Complaints

Site by Twisted Pear