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Westside Spotlight

Ruth Schwarzenholz and Rachelle Unreich discuss two deeply personal books shaped by lived experience during World War ll.

I Never Thought I Would

Andy Hamilton is on a quest to uncover the stories behind those 263 veterans from WW1 and WW2 who lay buried in Williamstown Cemetery. One gravestone at a time.

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Westside Spotlight

For Westside Spotlight please use: Roving far and wide, Westside Spotlight goes in search of the best of what’s happening in the west. This month’s spotlight is on Alita Brydon, author and relationships expert who is appearing at this month’s Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival.

Radio Shows

Host Rui and guests play a mix of rock, plus tell some jokes.

I Never Thought I Would

After a successful career in the banking and funeral industries, and a continuing life-long passion for playing and scoring music, Clive Pattie now convenes music classes at Altona’s University of the Third Age.  As told to Mario Pinti 

The Westsider Newspaper

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

The Westsider Newspaper

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

The Westsider Newspaper

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

The Westsider Newspaper

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

The Westsider Newspaper

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

The Westsider Newspaper

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.