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The Westsider: December, 2023

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.

A GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR DAUGHTERS OF THE WEST

There are a myriad of reasons that motivated the graduates to join Daughters of the West.

MARCUS BONTEMPELLI ON SELF CONFIDENCE, FAMILY, AND BRAVE PLAY

The star athlete takes this platform seriously, reflecting that the books have been a great opportunity to give back and be a role model.

FESTIVE EATING, (WINE) DRINKING, (WINE) GIFTS … AND MORE

Wine is meant to be enjoyed with food and shared with good company. 

MEET WILMA, AUSTRALIA’S NEWLY CROWNED SAUSAGE KING QUEEN

Beulah Meats in Sunshine team unbox their 1st place trophy in the 2023 Sausage King competition. 

SPICING UP THE WESTSIDE WITH MALAYSIAN/SINGAPOREAN BANANA LEAF RICE

Traditionally, it is only consumed during special occasions like weddings or Diwali due to the amount of labour that is involved.

LEARNING FROM THE MAESTRO!

The loquat is a small yellow to orange soft fruit native to China which was introduced to  gardens locally by European migrants seven decades ago.

SUMMER BERRY SPRITZ

I am going to show you how to jazz up your festive season punch this year by adding prosecco and fresh berries.

WINE VS WINE

Nebbiolo vs Rose

MAJOR MILESTONES REACHED IN 2023

We’re looking back on all that was achieved across 2023.

DIWALI – WHEN LIGHT TRIUMPHS OVER DARK

Diwali is a day of joyous gathering and sweet celebrations. It is a day of recollection, gratitude and hope.

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