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The Westsider: June, 2025

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.

Surreal art for what really matters in the West

Lukas Kasper’s murals can amaze your eyeballs at a number of locations throughout the West.

Willy Lit Fest hosts the first live crossword tournament in the West – and you’re invited

By Jas Ayles Think you’re good at crosswords? Have you been quietly dominating The Westsider’s monthly crossword for the past year? Do you have a pencil in...

Screens – June 2025

Films this month are The Great Lillian Hall, Materialists, 28 Years Later, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life, One To One: John And Yoko, F1

Recommended reading – June 2025

Books this week are Theft, Stuff I'm (Not) Sorry For, My Harimau King, and The Pirate and the Sandwich.

Wok and Roll’ing at Xuan Anh Banh Cuon

Experience the rich heritage of Vietnamese cuisine at Xuan Anh Banh Cuon, where authenticity and simplicity meet.

To all the cafes I’ve loved before… third places and weathering the storms

Cafes play an important community role in creating spaces for connection and cultural exchange.

A taste of home: the Afghan Women Master Chef Competition

By Khalida Dawran In a heartwarming celebration of culture, resilience, and community spirit, Afghan women in Melbourne came together for a powerful and inspiring event...

Spicy vodka pasta bake

This viral sensation pasta is cheap and delicious to make at home.

Wine vs wine – June 2025

This month's reviews are Stonehaven Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and the Mulline Portarlington Pinot Noir.

Build skills & boost wellbeing at YCC

Explore course options, schedules, and instructors at YCC.

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