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Rev Dorothy Lee: A trailblazer for women in the church

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. 

Yarraville’s barefoot fugitive of Buninyong Street bound for Borthwicks

I have a confession to make.  Buninyong Street in Yarraville once housed a fugitive.  My father. 

Your chance to regenerate community: a call to action from the heart of Footscray

Join Regenerate Community Conference to connect with changemakers and learn innovative community solutions from grassroots initiatives.

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?

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