Peter Dewar

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The west is my lifelong home, and I love writing about its people, history and places of interest.

AT WILLIAMSTOWN’S RIFLE RANGE, SPORT HELPED A NATION STAND ON ITS OWN FEET

By Peter Dewar Forget the bathers and towel. Australia’s finest riflemen packed old clothes and a weathered hat for the excursion to Williamstown — a...

FROM BEHIND SHUTTERS TO THE ENVY OF THE WORLD

By Peter Dewar WESTPECTIVE: Peter has always lived here. Writing about the West has opened his eyes to its many heroes. If there’s anything I’ve learned...

WHY WALKING THE STREETS IS MUCH MORE THAN MONKEY BUSINESS

The intricacies of the West as articulated by writer Nick Gadd

FINDING COMFORT IN THE UNLIKELIEST OF FAMILY RITUALS

You don’t need Sicilian blood flowing through your veins to enjoy cherished family rituals.

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY: PORTRAIT OF AN INNER-WEST IN DISTRESS

Tim Watts MP on changes to a politician’s life during the pandemic