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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.

    Education

    A GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR DAUGHTERS OF THE WEST

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

    MARCUS BONTEMPELLI ON SELF CONFIDENCE, FAMILY, AND BRAVE PLAY

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

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

    Richard Slater -
    Wine is meant to be enjoyed with food and shared with good company. 
    Produce

    MEET WILMA, AUSTRALIA’S NEWLY CROWNED SAUSAGE KING QUEEN

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

    SPICING UP THE WESTSIDE WITH MALAYSIAN/SINGAPOREAN BANANA LEAF RICE

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

    LEARNING FROM THE MAESTRO!

    Contributor -
    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.
    Recipes

    SUMMER BERRY SPRITZ

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

    WINE VS WINE

    Richard Slater & Grant Foulkes -
    Nebbiolo vs Rose
    Businesses

    MAJOR MILESTONES REACHED IN 2023

    Transurban - Advertorial -
    We’re looking back on all that was achieved across 2023.
    People

    DIWALI – WHEN LIGHT TRIUMPHS OVER DARK

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

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