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Vale Fons

Fons will be greatly missed for the energy he bought to the community. Discover his unique artistic contributions and legacy.

Research calling for free period products at all sporting facilities

Understand the impact of ending period poverty around sport, improving participation and confidence.

While Hollywood mourned one of their own, a Yarraville martial arts club simply missed their teacher 

Discover the story of Richard Norton, the leading figure in martial arts who shaped Zen Do Kai in Melbourne during the 70s.

Footscray’s festival of fire and metal

The 17– 18 May sees the much-anticipated community event return of the Blacksmiths Festival to the banks of the Maribyrnong River in Footscray.

Why has crime increased in the West and is it really just a ‘youth’ issue?

What is the truth behind the crime crisis in the West, what is the cause, and what can we do about it?

Excuse me, do you speak Westlish? 

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,

Behind hidden doorways: What stories are we missing?

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.

The Nourish Project: 50,000+ meals & counting

Designed to rescue surplus food and turn it into nutritious meals for community members doing it tough, the Nourish Project relies on community support.

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