Westsider Radio: The Westsider Newspaper

Feb 26: Is there an English language teaching crisis in schools in the West?

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:51:17 +0000

Explore the funding issues challenge EAL services in Melbourne's diverse community and their impact on learning.

Feb 26: Building hope in South Kingsville

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:41:59 +0000

Find out how creating an energy-positive, cosy, healthy home contributes to a sense of belonging for displaced families.

Feb 26: Story Dogs improving literacy and confidence in young readers

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:55:00 +0000

Discover how a simple program with profound results is improving children's literacy by encouraging reading to dogs.

Feb 26: Now you can see West Gate Bridge traffic in real time – thanks to a Westsider!

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:52:56 +0000

Watch the new Westgate Bridge live stream and avoid traffic surprises. See real-time updates built by a local Westie.

Feb 26: Heatwave devastates Brimbank bat colony

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:46:05 +0000

Flying foxes are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat. A deeply alarming mass mortality event unfolded at Brimbank Park in the heatwave.

Feb 26: Could a new super-plum treat eczema? You can help us find out!

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:43:48 +0000

The Queen Garnet plum is being trialled for its efficacy as a topical treatment for eczema. You may be able to participate in this important research.

Dec 25: What’s in your backyard: looking beyond environmental colonial legacies

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:38:47 +0000

Uncover the significance of Victorian grasslands conservation and the rich history of rare plants, animals and culture.

Dec 25: Sustainability What’s all the fuss about 20-Minute Cities?

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:37:03 +0000

Explore the misunderstandings about 20-minute cities and discover their true benefits for happier, healthier living environments.

Dec 25: The Encounters – Mga Salubong: A Filipino journey of discovery

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:35:14 +0000

Discover the interplay of theatre and Filipino culture in Ricardo Magno's latest work, addressing themes of identity and folklore.

Dec 25: Kealba landfill disaster: a toxic prison locals can’t escape, and no end in sight

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:32:44 +0000

Learn about the environmental disaster at the Kealba landfill, where toxic fumes have affected nearby residents for six years.

Dec 25: Café Philosophique – A philosophical hospital situated in the West

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:28:33 +0000

Café Philosophique connects community through poetry, music, and conversation.

Dec 25: Are the poor being priced out of Arts degrees?D

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:25:44 +0000

Learn about the impact of arts degree costs on lower-income students in western suburbs and their educational choices.

Nov 25: Uncertainty around the full cost of the Williamstown Beach Life Saving Club redevelopment

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:15:17 +0000

The Victorian government has distanced itself from the stalled Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club redevelopment despite being responsible for the bulk of its funding.

Nov 25: There’s no hiding from the facts: The West Gate Tunnel stacks will funnel toxic fumes directly over thousands of residents

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:13:01 +0000

The West Gate Tunnel project raises alarms as a commissioned engineer's report found stacks will funnel toxic fumes, threatening residents' health in Melbourne's inner west.

Nov 25: Part fitness, part friendship, part fun: dragon boating turns strangers into teammates

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:10:01 +0000

Dragon boating is about unity: up to twenty paddlers, one rhythm, and a community that grows with every stroke.

Nov 25: Can VFL clubs survive without pokies?

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:03:39 +0000

Uncover the implications of sporting clubs' reliance on gambling for financial viability and the resulting community risks.

Nov 25: A community response to Footscray CBD ‘mall cops’.

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000

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

Nov 25: Council-backed private security is being trialled in Footscray. Not everyone’s so happy about it.

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 06:58:30 +0000

The patrol system adopted and implemented by Council has critics who express concerns about community safety and homelessness.

Oct 25: Local places Who is Point Cook named after? (Not who you might think)

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:19:46 +0000

Find out who Point Cook is named after and learn about the remarkable contributions of John Murray Cooke to maritime history.

Oct 25: The oFoHo Park! A community proposal for the former Footscray Hospital site

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:17:53 +0000

The inner-west community has an exciting opportunity to lead, partner and deliver a new park on the soon-to-be-former Footscray Hospital site.

Oct 25: Trucks off local roads? The tunnel slogan that’s a cruel hoax

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:15:34 +0000

Find out why projections show that trucks increase on Williamstown Road, contradicting expectations for local road relief.

Oct 25: London, Paris, Rome …. Werribee?

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:12:48 +0000

Discover the top Werribee highlights and learn why five million visitors choose Melbourne's west each year.

Oct 2025: Australians want more local news, and more positive news

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:07:51 +0000

Examine the complexities of delivering news in Australia. Distance presents a significant hurdle for local newspapers and communities.

Oct 2025: Cairnlea’s proposed ‘Toxic Hill’ housing development shrinks in size

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:04:22 +0000

Advocacy by Cairnlea locals appears to have successfully shrunk a future housing estate by 40 per cent.