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    Our content is a labour of love, crafted by dedicated volunteers who are passionate about the west. We encourage submissions from our community, particularly stories about your own experiences, family history, local issues, your suburb, community events, local history, human interest stories, food, the arts, and environmental matters. Below are articles created by community contributors. You can find their names in the bylines.
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    Konker Malual – Amplifying the voices of young migrant creatives

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    Konker Malual sits under fairy lights and looks out to the tightly packed crowd as the smell of Ethiopian food and incense wafts in the air. The beats of DJ Aucun Alias infuse the atmosphere. Konker is the founder of The Rest of Us (TROU), a non-profit organisation helping disadvantaged youth to discover their voice and share their unique stories.
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    A new generation of aged care workers ready to take on the world

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    There was a buzz in the air at Encore Events Centre in Hoppers Crossing recently when 39 students received certificates enabling them to work in an Aged Care setting. The participants all hailed from countries including Tibet, Ethiopia, Thailand and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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    Show Your WEST-SIDE Art Prize and Exhibition is back to celebrate local creatives

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    As a Footscray artist known as LaDY MoHaWK, I am excited to announce the upcoming Show Your WEST-SIDE Art Prize and Exhibition 2024. This free public art exhibition offers a unique opportunity for local artists to showcase their talents. The theme for this year’s exhibition is ‘Westside Stories,’ inviting artists to explore and depict the diverse experiences, stories, and landscapes found within the west of Melbourne.
    Lifestyle

    What does it take to become a Rubik’s Cube champion?

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    A local westie is now in the league of Rubik's Cube 'speedcuber' champions
    Lifestyle

    Street fashion comes to life

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    An impressive and colourful array of photographs have been submitted for the Ethnic Elegance Street Photography Competition in Wyndham.
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