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The Westsider: May, 2022

The Westsider is a not-for-profit, monthly community newspaper, written by volunteers and delivered to hundreds of pick-up points across the inner west each month.

ROSS WILSON CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF “EAGLE ROCK” AND DADDY COOL AT THE YARRAVILLE CLUB

The spirit of Hanna and Daddy Cool will rock the house when Ross Wilson plays the Yarraville Club on May 14.

THE TRUE VALUE OF VOLUNTEERS

Throughout May, let’s all strive to do something to show we value volunteers– thank a volunteer in the community. Better yet – volunteer!

VOLUNTEERING AT VINNIES NEWPORT

It is rewarding—more so than I anticipated—to be ensconced in the Vinnies community.

CHAI SPICED ROASTED APPLES

Apples form the basis of some of the world’s most enjoyed desserts.

INCREDIBLY SIMPLE CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Otherwise known as hunters stew, is a rustic Italian recipe that calls for simple ingredients and transforms them into something pretty amazing. 

Wine vs Wine

Pinot vs Grenache

THE UNLIKELY INNER WEST LEGEND YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF

Blink and you miss the elevated marble statue half-obscured by trees on a median strip adjacent Footscray Primary School.

SUN OUT FOR NEW WESTSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL ‘SUNSHINE DAYDREAM’

There’s so much potential to create a cultural hub with events like this, and I wish we were able to do this sooner.

VIEW FROM THE BALCONY

It doesn’t have to be this way.

BESTIE CRUMPETLEAF AND I VERSUS THE NEW SUBURB PART II

Bestie Crumpetleaf and I are settling into the New Suburb with aplomb.

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