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The Westsider: November, 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.

HOW TO THRIVE: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO HAPPINESS

How to Thrive: a practical guide to happiness – an uplifting documentary film by Yarraville locals and first-time filmmakers.

ASK MS ANNE R. KEY*

This column is a safe place for people to ask those questions that they may not feel comfortable to otherwise discuss.

SAVING THE WORLD THROUGH STORY

Mum-of-five Mariam El Houli is on a mission to save the world – one book at a time.

ALICE ANDERSEN’S DEBUT SINGLE PAYS HOMAGE TO FOOTSCRAY

‘Dance with You’ is a surprisingly joyful song that captures both the frustrations of life under COVID-19 restrictions while also celebrating community.

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

The 'New West' is what you want it to be

THE CORNER STUDIO

I want to empower young people who don’t have lots of opportunities by paying them to run workshops here.

‘ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE’ SNAPS UP FIRST PRIZE IN PRESTIGIOUS PICTURING FOOTSCRAY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

Interview with Picturing Footscray 2022 winner Jessica Nem Singh duPlessis, by Peter Wingate

STYLING YOUR BEST FRIEND

In my experience owners really appreciate a style that reflects their pup’s personality as well as keeping them happy and healthy.

THE BUDDHIST’S GUIDE TO DATING

Buddhism has some pretty refreshing takes on modern love. 

DISC GOLF FLYING HIGH IN THE WEST

Disc golf is very similar to golf but instead of hitting a golf ball using a club from your expensive set, you throw a frisbee-like disc.

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