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    How a ghost inspired this story of two forgotten heroes of the West

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    Threads of colour, culture, and community:The artistic journey of Rachel Theodorakis

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    A poetic urban mapping project at Footscray Library

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    Arts Profile:  Cherie Warwick General Manager – Kindred Studios & Bandroom

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    Arts Events August

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    Upcoming arts events in the West for the month of August
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    Painting through winter helps boost mental health

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    I plan to create one hundred paintings featuring positive words related to resilience, self-love, wellbeing, and inner strength.
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