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Beyond the Surface is a podcast and community platform showcasing the humans and organisations making a real difference in Melbourne's west. We sit down with volunteers, not-for-profits, charities, and for-purpose businesses who are quietly rebuilding community, one conversation at a time. These voices deserve to be heard, spotlighted and celebrated. Just real stories from real people doing kind things when nobody is watching.

The Artier Side is a series of stories and insights from creatives in the west, hosted by local artist and Co-Director of The Art Room - Ilona Nelson. In each episode Ilona sits down with a local creative to learn more about who they are, what they do, and the story behind their practice. Along the way, we'll uncover the people, passions, and perspectives that help shape the culture of the west. More than just a conversation about art, The Artier Side is about community, connection, and celebrating what makes the creative scene in the west so unique.

Nature Out West podcast explores a range of nature related subjects including: seasonal updates, local flora/fauna sightings, a local community member’s nature journey, a spotlight on a local species or biodiversity hotspot, a reflective nature invitation (meditation, poetry, or walks) and a calendar of local environmental events to join.

The Hidden Letters: Reframing the Queer Alphabet is a podcast that uncovers the hidden figures, events and queer histories of Melbourne’s West, one letter at a time.

Real side hustle stories, lessons, and wins to help aspiring entrepreneurs take the next step toward extra incomes.

A celebration of books, stories and writers from the west.

Welcome to The McSherry Cabinet. I’m Paul McSherry, and inside these episodes you’ll find my own strange, signed-and-sealed stories—read aloud the way I wrote them. Science fiction, a touch of horror, and plenty of wonderfully weird concepts: time travel, a new world, the search for Jimi Hendrix’s lost guitar. A couple of these tales could easily leap from your speakers to your screen. So if you’re an aspiring producer, or already grinding inside the vast machinery that makes television… pull up a chair, open the Cabinet, and tell me what you see. (All stories copyright Paul ...

Sustainable Cities Radio explores the transport challenges facing Melbourne’s west, with a focus on our Better Buses campaign! Join us for conversations about public transport, sustainability and creating a more connected community.

Coming to you from the right side of the other river, welcome to Westside Stories, a fortnightly show with Fiona Scott-Norman which focuses on and celebrates the performing arts Westside. What’s on? Where? And who is doing it with whom? Interviews, listings and live performances.

Conversations with long-time Western suburbs community development worker Helen Rodd about community development, community leadership and the importance of participatory democracy, and with Grace Eyre from Friends of the Earth about the campaign for decent bus services in the West. Contact Helen at info@hothouseprojects.org Sign the FoE Better Buses Voter Support Letter here https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/voter_support_letter Contact the show at peter@borderlandscooperative.net

Three blokes talking about the Western Bulldogs Football Club with limited insightful analysis, no ability to be unbiased, and plenty of yarns about games they've seen.

It Takes A Village is a monthly show about how people find their village in Melbourne's inner west. From run clubs to first time parents, street parties to language classes, we'll hear real stories about finding and building community.

Therapist Marie Vakakis answers questions from The Westsider readers and Westsider Radio listeners.

Who are some of the people making important and lasting contributions to our community? Join Siya Gauri Singh and find out.

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.

Got questions about parenting, teenagers, or relationships? Ever wonder why your teen won’t talk to you, or why your relationship feels like hard work lately? Hi, I’m Marie Vakakis, a therapist, mental health educator, and someone who’s been behind the scenes with countless families and couples navigating the ups and downs of real life. This Complex Life is your go-to for relatable insights, practical advice, and real talk about parenting, raising teenagers, and navigating relationships. I’ll share what I’ve learned from years of sitting in the therapist’s chair, helping parents ...

Step into the world of Newport Lakes through the voices of those who know it best. This series captures intimate conversations recorded right where the stories unfold; along the water's edge, under the trees, with the sounds of nature as our soundtrack. You'll hear footsteps on the path, birdsong in the background, the rustle of leaves, and the genuine voices of people whose lives have been shaped by these lakes. From the visionaries who imagined Newport Lakes into existence, to families who've called it home for generations, to the bird watchers, musicians, and everyday visitors finding ...

Taking life head on, reflecting on what it all means, Ruby and Amber share their personal experiences of what it is to be in your twenties.

What's on Westside - WoW - is a weekly catch up of events across Melbourne's Glorious West - with Christina Browning from Melbourne's West Tourism and the Sun Theatre's Michael Smith, with regular guests, dropping every Thursday for the weekend ahead.

The Sun Theatre's Michael Smith runs through all the films opening in cinemas Westside for the week, with reviews, plot lines and behind the scenes stories.