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    Community research shows council’s security program is making Footscray less safe

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    Undertaken by Footscray Community Response, a grassroots organisation opposed to punitive solutions to problems of safety and so-called ‘anti-social behaviour’, the research also reveals serious breaches of human rights and anti-discrimination laws.
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    Techno Park Drive: a telling tale of people power

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    Read about the strong local community campaign that saved Techno Park residents from eviction.
    Education

    Story Dogs improving literacy and confidence in young readers

    Barbara Heggen Barbara Heggen -
    Discover how a simple program with profound results is improving children's literacy by encouraging reading to dogs.
    People

    I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … be convening music classes for seniors

    I Never Thought I Would I Never Thought I Would -
    After a successful career in the banking and funeral industries, and a continuing life-long passion for playing and scoring music, Clive Pattie now convenes music classes at Altona’s University of the Third Age. 
    Opinion

    Embracing the analogue revolution

    Derek Green Derek Green -
    We’ve been sucked in - the game is rigged. You, me, everybody - we’re paying for things we already own.
    Businesses

    Half a century and full of heart: How Seddon’s couture bridal dressmaker still delivers quality

    Hazel Lekkas Hazel Lekkas -
    A little girl’s romance with lace, veils and high-waisted empire style bridal dresses of the time blossomed.
    People

    Vale Kenny Weir – local legend of foodie scene

    Deborah Ong Deborah Ong -
    The Westie food scene was lucky to have him while we did, and his voice will be sorely missed. Vale Kenny Weir. 
    Opinion

    Dear Westie – February 26

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    Do you change for the worse when you buy a home? Our reader asks Dear Westie for advice.

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