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World Environment Day: Meet Banish founder Lottie Dalziel

We can all make small changes that can have a big impact on our environment. Learn how from a Westfield Local Heroes alumna.

NAIDOC Week: Meet Minhi’s Netball Club co-founder, Emilie Barker

Wiradjuri and Yuin woman and Westfield Local Heroes finalist, Emilie Barker shares the significance of NAIDOC Week to her community.

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Westfield and Surfest Newcastle

We are proud and excited to welcome another year of our partnership with Surfest Newcastle.

Gidget House and Westfield Kotara

Free, individual psychological counselling services for expectant, new and potential parents across Australia.

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Your 2025 Westfield Kotara Local Hero is: Olivia Hughes

Discover your Westfield Local Hero and learn about their incredible community impact.

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Riding The Waves: Warren Smith on 40 years of Surfest

Discover Surfest co-founder Warren Smiths reflections on 40 years of the iconic event its Newcastle roots and why supporting young surfers shapes the future

Announcing your 2023 Westfield Local Hero

Meet Marnie, your 2023 Westfield Kotara Local Hero who does incredible work for your local community.

Presenting your 2022 Westfield Local Hero

Meet Hillary, your 2022 Westfield Kotara Local Hero who does incredible work for your local community.

Presenting your 2020 Westfield Local Heroes

Meet your three Westfield Kotara Local Heroes who positively impact the local community and environment. Read about their stories.

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Aimee Blacker - Westfield Local Heroes 2020

Meet Aimee Blacker, one of your 2020 Westfield Kotara Local Heroes. Read Aimee's story.

Westfield and Lifeline Australia

We are proud and excited to welcome another year of our national partnership with Lifeline Australia.

Simple sustainability tips for overhauling your beauty regime

Switch in these planet-friendly beauty buys from Westfield Kotara for easy ways to green up your beauty regime.

Lyndsay Walker - Westfield Local Heroes 2020

Meet Lyndsay Walker, one of your 2020 Westfield Kotara Local Heroes. Read Lyndsay's story.