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    The Westsider: August, 2024

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    Wellbeing

    Seven fun and healthy ways to balance your meals

    Michelle Yu -
    During the winter months it’s very easy to indulge in too much comfort food, which can often be loaded with unhealthy fats. So, here are seven healthy tips to make your meal choices work for you.
    Recipes

    Wyndham Women’s recipe of the month 

    Contributor -
    Vermicilli sweet is culturally symbolic and typically cooked on festive occasions like Diwali, Ganesh pooja, harvest, spring festivals, birthdays, weddings, engagements and house warming ceremonies.
    Recipes

    Zucchini and pesto orecchiette with burrata 

    Lizzie Moss -
    Pesto is a perfect thing. It’s sharp and cheesy, but fresh and vibrant at the same time. Combined with a creamy sauce, it’s one of the most comforting pasta dishes out there, and perfect for this dreary weather.
    Recipes

    Veggie and ricotta rolls

    Marie Muccio -
    The vegetarian version of a sausage roll without lacking any flavour. Every bite into that crispy pastry is a mouth full of deliciousness. You won’t believe it’s wholesome and so good for you.
    Reviews

    Wine vs Wine – August 2024

    Richard Slater & Grant Foulkes -
    Reviews for 2023 Thistledown ‘Thorny Devil’ Grenache and 2016 Seville Hill Reserve Shiraz.
    E-Gen

    Substandard skateparks of the west

    Contributor -
    Municipalities such as Moonee Valley, Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay are seriously lagging behind in the (re-)development of quality skateparks, meaning youth from the west have to head elsewhere to find facilities that are welcoming, well designed and well maintained.
    E-Gen

    The Odyssey: Ancient Greek lessons for students facing modern-day challenges

    Contributor -
    A compelling and immersive experience of Homer's The Odyssey will be brought to life by Bayside P-12 College.
    Education

    Learn Local – For professional and personal growth

    Yarraville Community Centre - Advertorial -
    Whether you want to improve your digital literacy skills, or you want to explore new subjects, Learn Local courses provide accessible training that caters to various needs and skill levels. 
    Sustainability

    Footscray Savers – An old favourite for savvy shoppers

    OP SHOPPING -
    Footscray Savers is MASSIVE and absolutely has something for everybody.
    Opinion

    Dear Westie – August 2024

    Dear Westie -
    This months issue – can you 'bags' a car park. Also updates on the critical 'poop scoop' issue from last month.

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