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    The lack of understanding and respect that non-disabled people show us, is the reason why we needed to raise this flag.
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    Daniel Mulino – Community noticeboard

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    Rev Dorothy Lee: A trailblazer for women in the church

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    The Reverend Dorothy Lee has forged a career as a renowned scholar, published author, Professor and Dean, and respected interpreter of ancient biblical texts; a career path dominated by men. 
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    Yarraville’s barefoot fugitive of Buninyong Street bound for Borthwicks

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    I have a confession to make.  Buninyong Street in Yarraville once housed a fugitive.  My father. 
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    Dear Westie – August 2025

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    I don’t mind the farty nicknames, but ever since he started singing the Bette Midler song, one older colleague has started calling me “The Divine Miss M”.
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    Budgets, crime, and lots and lots of trucks! 

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    Read about the June council meetings for Wyndham, Brimbank, Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong.
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    Walk for Truth and Treaty

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    Discover the significance of the Walk for Truth and Treaty, a journey towards justice for Indigenous communities.
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    Discussing plans for the City of Maribyrnong’s housing future

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