Our September edition is here! Pick up a free copy from key locations around the area, and our letterbox delivery to selected Western suburb streets occurring on 1 & 2 September.

This month’s cover article is all about raising awareness about mental health – with RU OK? Day coming up on 10 September, and Queensland Mental Health Week occurring 3-11 October. A conversation can truly save a life.

We congratulate The Gap Sustainability Initiative for a very successful Brisbane West Eco Fest held last month – an amazing community event and we are very proud to have been Silver Sponsors. See details and photos from the event in this edition.

This month in our regular columns, Colin is back and talks with local soccer legend John Kosmina in his ‘Col’s Chat’ column; Leonard Cavallaro is also back and debates “Rise and Grind: Is Hustle Culture Here to Replace Corporate Culture?” in his ‘It’s Debatable’ column; and Sarah Krause introduces us to “#Bookstagram” (and a bit about herself) in her ‘For the Love of Books’ column.

Competition: enter our competition to WIN a free Family Pass to Allegory Theatre’s ‘Treasure Island: Young Pirates of the Caribbean’ – entries close 19 September 2026; enter via our website: www.westernecho.com.au/competition

We are seeking a few new ‘stand’ locations to distribute our publications in the local region. If you have a location available, or a suggestion, please tell us. In particular we’re looking for locations in: Paddington, Bardon, Rosalie, and Newmarket.

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

Happy reading,

Mel + Kym