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The Westsider: November, 2024

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.

Five-year-old Westie wins art contest to exhibit with Ken Done at Australian Museum

Discover the incredible story of five-year-old Inara Wilson, the youngest winner in the National Fantastical Shark & Rays children's art competition.

Iridescence: celebrating beauty in the everyday

Local artist Chelsea Avila is hoping to inspire locals to find beauty in the ordinary with her new exhibition Iridescence.

Are we living in a golden age for self published authors?

Amra Pajalic shares her journey in the publishing industry and offers a course for authors to navigate self-publishing.

Rockets, thrills and spills: rumbling through Melbourne’s west with Mad Max

Explore the iconic Mad Max film franchise, from its humble beginnings in Melbourne's west to the triumphant reception of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga at the Cannes Film Festival.

Screens – November 2024

Movie synopses for Heretic, The Moogai and Here.

Documentary filmmakers in the western suburbs give agency and hope to African youth

A new documentary called Reclaimed Voices, produced by the African Youth Initiative (AYI), is flipping the script. 

Recommended reading from local bookshops – November 2024

Reviews of the books In the Dream House, The Wren, The Wren, All Fours and Bravepaw and the Heartstone of Alluria.

Golden Horse: Yes, you can still find a decent Yum Cha restaurant!

Golden Horse, near Footscray Market, is a cultural icon still offering the wonderful culinary experience of Yum Cha.

Cebu Charcoal Lechon Belly: Sunshine’s pork paradise

For those familiar with or perhaps missing the distinctive roast pork of the Philippines, I can think of no better local option than Cebu Charcoal Lechon Belly.

Roasted Capscium Rigatoni

Try this quick and simple recipe for roasted capsicum rigatoni. Perfect for a sunny day, it's a favorite pasta dish that you'll love.

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