New advertising platform gives independent businesses a simpler way to reach people discovering Western Sydney and beyond. As Western Sydney prepares to open its new international gateway, WEST is giving local businesses a new way to put themselves in front of the people discovering the region.

When the Repco Bathurst 1000 rolls into town each October, Bathurst turns electric. The city fills up, Mount Panorama/Wahluu comes alive, and one of Australia's most iconic sporting events takes over the whole landscape. But there's more going on here than engines and lap times - Bathurst sits on deep Wiradjuri Country, with a food scene, a history and a hospitality culture that becomes just as much a part of race weekend as the race itself.

If your idea of a weekend away involves sun-drenched coastal shores, salty swims and a place considered a foodie haven, then look no further than Terrigal on the Central Coast. On the traditional lands of the Darkinjung People, Terrigal is a beachside destination that feels like a slice of Australian paradise pie.

When Cabramatta’s streets come alive with lanterns, music, food and the unmistakable energy of a grand celebration, you know the Moon Festival has arrived. Celebrating its 26th year, this much-loved festival is a time to embrace tradition, explore the vibrant streets of Cabramatta and, of course, indulge in the local food. Join WEST as we guide you on a tasting trail through Cabramatta’s local businesses, where you can discover some very, very good food while visiting.

Heading to CommBank Stadium for finals footy? Get there early. The NRL Finals are coming to CommBank Stadium in Parramatta, and this is the perfect excuse to explore Western Sydney’s foodie hub properly. Our advice? Don’t drive straight to the stadium, fight for a park and disappear again after 80 minutes. Come early. Eat somewhere good. Walk the river. Take the long way in. Download The WEST Journal App to take this itinerary straight to your phone and explore everything Par

Tucked between its better-known Blue Mountains neighbours Blackheath and Katoomba, Medlow Bath is a suburb perched 1050 metres above sea level with sweeping views over the Megalong Valley. On the traditional lands of the Dharug and Gundungurra people, Medlow Bath is home to the Hydro Majestic hotel, site of Australia’s first hydropathic health resort, the epitome of grand accommodation when established in 1904.

Located on the traditional lands of the Dharawal people, Harrington Park is a leafy suburb encompassed by the Harrington Forest and parts of the Cumberland Plain Woodland. Its beginnings stem from a colonial land grant issued to sea trader Captain William Douglas Campbell in 1813, as compensation for the loss of his ship Harrington to convicts. Campbell’s Harrington Park Homestead was later owned by newspaper magnate Sir William Oswald Fairfax, now a historic icon of the loca

For years, the Southern Highlands village of Burradoo has flown mostly under the radar. Known for its towering tree-lined streets and grand estates established by wealthy pioneers, it has become more widely known thanks to the immensely popular Burradoo Park Farm. On the land of the Gundungurra and Dharawal people, Burradoo has become a go-to destination.

There are moments of magnitude that mark the beginning of something new. Not simply a launch, but the gathering of people, ideas, stories and communities, connected by a shared belief in discovery and connection. On Tuesday 26th May, inside the historic surroundings of NSW Parliament, The WEST Journal proudly launched The WEST Journal App - a global discovery platform built with purpose, designed to transform the way people explore the world around them.