DIVERSITY FEST IS BACK FOR 2024! The highly anticipated Diversity Festival is back once again for 2024! Div Fest will be held on the 24th of September from 2-5pm at Western Sydney University’s Parramatta South Campus. This long awaited SRC event is free for...
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The Western Pantry: Fighting Food Insecurity
The Western Pantry, which aims to combat food insecurity, officially opened its doors to all Western Sydney University (WSU) students on July 22nd at Kingswood Campus. The Pantry, situated in Building O, level 1, will be available to use during the times of Monday...
Gami Chicken – now in Penrith!
(Pictured: The facade of Gami Chicken’s new branch in Penrith located in the Nepean Shopping village) Korean cuisine is relatively new to Penrith and as such, Gami inherently stands out from the crowd. While Gami is known for its fried chicken, it also offers a range...
Community food programs in Campbelltown Campus of WSU
Image caption: Tangila Amin | Getting ready to serve at the Community dinner in Campbelltown campus Image caption: Anya Wikramanayake | Community breakfast at Campbelltown I struggle with two activities in my university life – finding food and making friends....
Final week to enjoy Ramadan Nights at Lakemba
The Ramadan Nights Festival at Lakemba which began on 2 April has entered its final week and will be concluding on Friday 1 May, 2022. The festival has been taking place on Haldon Street and Railway Parade of Lakemba in the city of Canterbury-Bankstown. The streets...
Cup49 makes DIY bubble tea a reality
By TILEAH DOBSON With Australia being a multicultural country, it was only a matter of time for Taiwan’s boba tea to make its way Down Under. With the rise of franchise chains like Chatime, Gong Cha and Sharetea, bubble tea has become a popular beverage. Prompting...
Your guide to Western Sydney’s cultural food spots
An incredible variety of cuisines from around the world can be discovered in your neighbourhood, writes Jostina Basta. With Western Sydney’s incredible and unique diversity come perks – an array of different and mouth-watering cuisines. If you’re anything like me,...
But first, brunch: some of Western Sydney’s best cafes
Attention coffee addicts, eggs benedict-obsessed enthusiasts and all-around brunch lovers! As we are power on through these uncertain times with ever-changing restrictions, it’s completely understandable to be feeling a little disheartened or maybe even lonely. But...
From chaplain to chef: how Western Sydney University staff are bringing students together with virtual cooking classes
One Western Sydney University Chaplain’s passion for creating community and social connections won’t be flickered out by COVID-19 restrictions. The Chaplaincy team offers an online soup kitchen program that runs each Wednesday from 5:30 pm. The experience promises a...
Food Delivery services boosting during the Coronavirus period
“They’re doing essential work to keep our communities moving as we fight the virus” Food delivery services are considered to be thriving during the Coronavirus period in Australia, facilitating to customers in self isolation. The...
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How did the ‘Made in the West Film Festival’ start?
Misty McPhail is an executive producer at Made in the West CREATIVE and the general manager of Made in the West Film Festival (MITW), a grassroots festival that celebrates and showcases Western Sydney filmmakers on screen. W’SUP chats to her about the 2024 Made in the...
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New Perspectives through Film
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