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EVENTS & THINGS TO DO

  • Online Editor2 | June 11, 2017

    DOES FOOTSCRAY REALLY NEED TRASH LIKE THIS?

    A shout-out to theatre lovers in the west

  • Online Editor 1 | June 11, 2017

    THAT’S GOOD TUCKER

    Bringing Blackfella foods and conversation to the table

  • Online editor 3 | June 11, 2017

    DISCOVERING THE FOOTSCRAY ART PRIZE

    The Footscray Art Prize is a celebration of artistic vibrancy.

  • Online editor 3 | April 9, 2017

    SETTING SUN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

    The Setting Sun Short Film Festival at Yarraville’s Sun Theatre runs over four days from April 27 -...

  • Online Editor 1 | October 11, 2016

    NEWPORT COMMUNITY HUB IS NOW HERE

    The Newport Community Hub will quickly become a focal point for lively community feeling

  • Online editor 3 | August 30, 2016

    CONNECTING WITH OUR NATURAL HISTORY

    Werribee Park's Natural History Centre is alive with local living history.

  • Online Editor 1 | August 15, 2016

    JACK’S RELOADED

    Jack's Magazine reloaded is looking for creative entrepeneurs

  • Online Editor 1 | August 15, 2016

    SUSAN SARANDON SUCKS

    Global film or local performance?

  • Online Editor 1 | August 14, 2016

    25 YEARS OF WONDERFUL WILLIN WIIMIN!

    Williamstown Women's choir, Willin Wimmin turns 25

  • Online Editor2 | June 13, 2016

    GAME CHANGERS CONVERSATIONS SERIES: LEARNING FUTURES

    Game changers conversation series on technology, knowledge and learning

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