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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.

MAKING EVERY DROP OF WATER COUNT

If you’re unsure watering is needed, check the top 5cm of the soil.

THE FINE LINE BETWEEN LEISURE AND PAIN

‘Leisure sickness’, a phenomenon described as: 'the condition of people developing symptoms of sickness during weekends and/or vacations'.

ARE YOU HIRING?

I am here to assure you that it is not your fault.

BRING IT ON 2024, WE ARE READY!

We acknowledged that picture perfect was too high to aim for but that we thought having authentic moments with those we cared for was more attainable. 

THE PRINCE OF A PEN

I study in the Edfu Temple, the largest temple dedicated to Horus. That means I have a lot to live up to.

GARDENING: I GET IT NOW

He warned me when we bought our house about the size of the garden and the amount of work it would take. I didn’t believe him, of course. I do now.

HACKS FOR GIFTS AND GIVING THAT DON’T COST THE EARTH

Here are some suggestions that can lighten the burden on your wallet, your wellbeing and the environment, while keeping the spirit of generosity.

DO THE WESTERN SUBURBS NEED A HEALTH CAMPAIGN TO HELP COMBAT THE ILL EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION?

Air pollution accounted for 1.3 per cent of Australia's total burden of disease, while high sun exposure accounted for less than 1 per cent.

Westie crossword

The Westie crossword for December

Word scramble

Word scramble for December 2023

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