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    Brimbank residents “mad as hell” over illegally dumped rubbish … and more news from our local councils

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    Read about the April council meetings including an update on the CEO reports.
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    Footscray’s festival of fire and metal

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    The 17– 18 May sees the much-anticipated community event return of the Blacksmiths Festival to the banks of the Maribyrnong River in Footscray.
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    Why has crime increased in the West and is it really just a ‘youth’ issue?

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    What is the truth behind the crime crisis in the West, what is the cause, and what can we do about it?
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    Federal election housing scorecard:Where do your candidates stand?

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    A ‘traffic light’ ranking of responses and policy positions of candidates on housing issues.
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    Excuse me, do you speak Westlish? 

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    Learning about the underlying reasons for language variations from someone whose first language is not English, can teach you about the phenomena of (the English) language,
    Businesses

    The collective efforts of 2024 – YCC’s Annual General Meeting 

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    The Yarraville Community Centre is proud to be a hub of learning and community engagement, and it looks forward to building on these achievements in 2025.
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    Barkly Bazaar Footscray

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    Barkly Bazaar has a curated and refined stock, with quite a few designer pieces but at much more affordable prices than buying first-hand.
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    Behind hidden doorways: What stories are we missing?

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    The Stories of the City campaign is a callout to all Melburnians, including Westies, to crack open the doors and show what we're made of.

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