Our May edition is out now online (and the printed version from 1 May)! Pick up a free copy from key locations around the area, and letterbox delivery to selected Western suburb streets occurs beginning the 2^nd week of May.

Firstly, a reminder please for our Fundraising Week from 28 April to 4 May – to help raise funds to keep The Western Echo going – any donations and support are greatly appreciated. You can DONATE here on our website.

This edition features articles about National Volunteer Week, the benefits of volunteering, and to encourage more people to volunteer. Also featured are articles form our local community groups – including about National Sorry Day coming up on 26 May – with a local event on Sunday 25 May organised by Balaangala Community Group.

We also have our regular column ‘For the Love of Books’ by volunteer guest writer Sarah Krause; and ‘Col’s Chat’ – Colin Bushell with local leadlight artisan Julian Podmore.

Don’t miss our monthly fun Photo Quiz, guessing where Colin Bushell (photographer) has been this month with his camera.

And please support our local advertisers, community groups, and events.

Happy reading,

Mel + Kym