I Never Thought I Would

13 ARTICLES
Welcome to I never thought I would… a column to introduce you to everyday Westies who are at a place and time in their lives doing things they never imagined or had only dreamt of doing. Documented by Mario Pinti or Vicki Milliken, join them as they talk about the sideroads, cul-de-sacs, fortuitous turns and potholes they’ve experienced along the way. And if that’s not enough, you’ll soon be able to follow their stories as podcasts on Westsider Radio. Stay tuned.

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … study a degree in comedy

His school mates may remember him as the class clown so it might come as no surprise that in 2024, Ned McVicar, then 21, enrolled in a Bachelor of Comedy. Seriously!

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … be convening Italian conversation classes

After a long, rich and well-travelled life, Barbara Maher now convenes Italian conversation classes at Altona’s University of the Third Age. 

I Never Thought I Would  … tour Japan in a rock band

After a hiatus of 30 years, Pete Robinson is kicking music goals he’s harboured since he was a teenager. As told to Vicki Milliken I’ve always...