On the traditional lands of the Dharug people, The Ponds is a suburb shaped by sustainability, community and connection to art and the natural environment. Making it an oasis to explore.

Answering the question, “What are you doing this weekend?”, has always been at the core of the WEST ethos. Highlighting standout places to travel, memorable food experiences, and culture to immerse yourself in. Located on Dharug Nura, Australia’s Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, means that the simple question, “What are you doing this weekend?”, now unlocks a world of exciting possibilities.

Tallawong is a relatively new suburb, located on the traditional lands of the Dharug people, formed from parts of Schofields and Rouse Hill in 2020. Transformed into a high-density residential hub centred around Tallawong Metro and Tallawong Village, it offers a lively village atmosphere, alongside moments of calm while visiting the serene Buddhist temple along First Ponds Creek.

For a suburb considered mid-size, there is a surprising amount of fun packed in to experience in Glenwood. From bargain shopping to historical sightseeing, outdoor exploration and food, glorious food. Residing on Dharug land, a day out in makes for a feel-good outing for your next local adventure.

Stretching all the way from Parramatta in the east to Katoomba, Blue Mountains in the west, is the Great West Walk. An epic 140km recreational trail catered for every kind of walker. Starting and ending at multiple points throughout and with so much to see and do, you can choose your day and how you spend it, making it one of the greatest walks found in Western Sydney.

Founder of The Modern Desi Co, Bhavna Kalra Shivalkar, takes us all on a delightful adventure through Western Sydney, sharing with us Indian desserts that taste like a piece of her homeland. Bhavna is a Mumbai-born, Sydney-based entrepreneur with 12 years of experience in the food industry, focusing on Indian cuisine and cultural immersion. Bhavna designs distinctive Indian cooking classes and food tours that provide cultural insights, showcasing the diversity and variety of

The WEST Journal helps celebrate WEST HQ's jubilee

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Minchinbury is a small, hilly suburb in the Blacktown City area that was once the site of the largest producer of sparkling wine in NSW.

Named after a large heritage listed hill, Rooty Hill is a multicultural area with a fascinating history, and plenty of culture today. On...

The newest venue inside West HQ in the heart of Greater Sydney, New Town Thai completely wowed WEST from the moment we stepped inside.

For decades, Sean Connolly has wowed the public at his hatted restaurants around Australia and New Zealand. And now, Steak & Oyster Co in We