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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.
    Climate

    Cool walks in the West making Sunshine and Footscray cooler this Summer

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    Join us for Cool Walks Community Meetups in Melbourne's west. Discuss strategies for cooling our streets and creating more liveable cities.
    Local places

    A love letter to the Lakes

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    By Sean Rogasch Like many Westsiders, this correspondent has a unique relationship with Newport Lakes.  Moving into the area mid-pandemic, the lakes quickly became a much-needed...
    History

    Has anyone seen this plaque originally donated to North Williamstown Primary School?

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    Discover the intriguing story of Kate Baker, a distinguished daughter of Williamstown. Can you help find her lost bronze plaque?
    Parenting

    Team sports, kids, and what I learned about supportive parenting

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    By Kalpana SK I recall walking to the cricket club with the two kids in tow and wondering how this experience would be for them....
    Arts

    Secundum Artem: Sunshine Projection Gallery celebrating all-abilities art works

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    Secundum Artem is a collaborative exhibition that includes paintings, drawings, collages, sculptures, and digital works created by artists living with disabilities.
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