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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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    Five-year-old Westie wins art contest to exhibit with Ken Done at Australian Museum

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    Discover the incredible story of five-year-old Inara Wilson, the youngest winner in the National Fantastical Shark & Rays children's art competition.
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    Iridescence: celebrating beauty in the everyday

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    Local artist Chelsea Avila is hoping to inspire locals to find beauty in the ordinary with her new exhibition Iridescence.
    Literature

    Are we living in a golden age for self published authors?

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    Amra Pajalic shares her journey in the publishing industry and offers a course for authors to navigate self-publishing.
    Entertainment

    Documentary filmmakers in the western suburbs give agency and hope to African youth

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    A new documentary called Reclaimed Voices, produced by the African Youth Initiative (AYI), is flipping the script. 
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    Golden Horse: Yes, you can still find a decent Yum Cha restaurant!

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    Golden Horse, near Footscray Market, is a cultural icon still offering the wonderful culinary experience of Yum Cha.
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