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CHAMPIONS OF THE WEST – JACOB THANG

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A Leadership Award at the 2023 Victorian Refugee Awards for his tireless work in supporting both the Chin community in Melbourne’s west.
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PHILIP NICHOLLS, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AT ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL

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If you’ve been to Christmas Carols at St Paul’s Cathedral, you most likely have seen Kingsville local Philip Nicholls conducting. 
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FACES OF FOOTSCRAY

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Dr. Emina Hajdarevic grew up in Footscray and St Albans and is a junior doctor at Western Health. 
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DIWALI – WHEN LIGHT TRIUMPHS OVER DARK

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Diwali is a day of joyous gathering and sweet celebrations. It is a day of recollection, gratitude and hope.
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FOOTSCRAY TO HOST MELBOURNE’S FIRST EVER LANGUAGE IN COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

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The festival includes a wide range of community language groups, with music and dance performances, children's book readings, badge making, kite making, and other workshops and displays. 
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CHAMPIONS OF THE WEST – LESLEY TWIDLE

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Lesley’s hard work was recognised in the 2023 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. At a reception at Government House, Lesley was awarded a COTA Senior Achiever Award.
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FACES OF FOOTSCRAY

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Ray has recorded and performed with some of Australia’s biggest names.
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FOR HINDUS IT’S DAMODAR MONTH BUT WHY IS IT SO SPECIAL?

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Damodar Month, also known as Kartik Maas, is one of the most auspicious months in the Hindu calendar.

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