If you love bananas, you need to try Just Bannoffy’s Banoffee Pie. I am a sucker for all things banana; whether it’s a banana berry smoothie, banana bread or Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey. I remember having a Banoffee Cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory in 2019 when I was in America and it was one of the most delicious desserts I’ve ever had, my mouth waters thinking about it.

Laura chats with Mariam Mohammed - co-founder of MoneyGirl and one of Financial Review’s 100 Women Of Influence - about her start-up journey!

We are excited to announce UPFRONT, an Instagram live special. On Wednesday, May 27, The Western’s, editor Mark Mariano will chat with special guests The Pxblication. Tune in at 8pm AEST on our Instagram page!

Local director Vonne Patiag presents Western Sydney Shorts - a curated collection of short films set to celebrate the area and share important stories.

COVID-19 has forced a lot of small and local businesses into uncertainty. Laura and Erin join the Stonecutters for one last hurrah as they announce their heartbreaking closure.

Local artist Paula do Prado is hosting a creative workshop at The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre as part of their Summer Workshop program called Bound Together.

The Western had the amazing opportunity to interview Herbert Leota. Herbert is a Western Sydney filmmaker. His work will be screening this Saturday at Blacktown Arts Magnify. The film festival will be head at Blacktown Showgrounds this Saturday from 3pm - 5pm!