Westsider Radio
Westsider Radio: The Westsider Newspaper
Established in 2014, The Westsider newspaper is an independent monthly community newspaper for the western suburbs of Melbourne. Our podcast features key articles from each edition.
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Episodes
Feb 26: Is there an English language teaching crisis in schools in the West? 01.02.2026 8:06
Explore the funding issues challenge EAL services in Melbourne's diverse community and their impact on learning.
Feb 26: Building hope in South Kingsville 01.02.2026 4:55
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 01.02.2026 3:40
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! 01.02.2026 3:29
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 01.02.2026 4:45
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! 01.02.2026 4:17
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 01.12.2025 12:47
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? 01.12.2025 5:15
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 01.12.2025 3:14
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 01.12.2025 7:31
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 01.12.2025 4:53
Café Philosophique connects community through poetry, music, and conversation.
Dec 25: Are the poor being priced out of Arts degrees?D 30.11.2025 9:35
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 01.11.2025 7:52
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 01.11.2025 5:37
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 01.11.2025 4:49
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? 01.11.2025 13:01
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’. 01.11.2025 4:53
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. 01.11.2025 7:54
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) 02.10.2025 3:55
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 02.10.2025 4:22
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 02.10.2025 5:36
Find out why projections show that trucks increase on Williamstown Road, contradicting expectations for local road relief.
Oct 25: London, Paris, Rome …. Werribee? 02.10.2025 3:34
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 02.10.2025 5:48
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 02.10.2025 6:25
Advocacy by Cairnlea locals appears to have successfully shrunk a future housing estate by 40 per cent.
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