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    From Sudan and the UK to Melbourne, the healing power of poetry transcends

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    Experience the transformative power of South Sudanese poetry. Learn how Tony Akaro found hope and healing through his heartfelt words.
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    Calming artworks to enhance healing at Footscray’s new hospital

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    A tapestry inspired by the nature and history of Melbourne’s west will be one of the public artworks featured in the new Footscray Hospital opening early next year.
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    Footscray ablaze with colourful new street murals

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    In an effort to enliven public spaces and foster creativity, a series of colourful new street murals has been unveiled in downtown Footscray.
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    Snapshots of Seddon 2024 is now open for entries! 

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    Photography entries open on 01 July 2024 and close 01 September 2024. The competition is open to all ages
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    Selene Mathews: Breaking barriers to the Beyond

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    Selene's latest EP delves into themes of physical limitations, morality, and alternate realities, inviting listeners to open their minds and look beyond what they can see, believe, or are told.
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    Show Your WEST-SIDE Art Prize and Exhibition is back to celebrate local creatives

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    As a Footscray artist known as LaDY MoHaWK, I am excited to announce the upcoming Show Your WEST-SIDE Art Prize and Exhibition 2024. This free public art exhibition offers a unique opportunity for local artists to showcase their talents. The theme for this year’s exhibition is ‘Westside Stories,’ inviting artists to explore and depict the diverse experiences, stories, and landscapes found within the west of Melbourne.
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    Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon brings her Object Of Projection to Newport’s Substation

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    Most know Kim Gordon as the co-founder of alt-rock band Sonic Youth. From 1981 to 2011 their atonal sounds won them the sort of indie cred few have equalled. Since the band’s breakup Gordon has continued her adventures in music and sound whilst experimenting with film, writing, acting, painting and design. While all these aspects of her work appear in the exhibition Object of Projection, now showing at The Substation in Newport, four short films form its clamorous beating heart.have equalled. 
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    Film Reviews – July 2024

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    Film reviews of a documentary about Midnight Oil, a queer coming of age story set in Melbourne, an acclaimed bikie drama, and Yorgos Lanthimos's latest film

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