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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.

    Gardening

    MAKING EVERY DROP OF WATER COUNT

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

    THE FINE LINE BETWEEN LEISURE AND PAIN

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

    ARE YOU HIRING?

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

    BRING IT ON 2024, WE ARE READY!

    HEALTH -
    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. 
    Literature

    THE PRINCE OF A PEN

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

    GARDENING: I GET IT NOW

    DIGGIN' IT -
    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.
    Sustainability

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

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

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

    RMIT student journalism -
    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.
    Puzzles

    Westie crossword

    Eliesha Rae -
    The Westie crossword for December
    Puzzles

    Word scramble

    Contributor -
    Word scramble for December 2023

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