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    It’s never too late to reignite a creative passion

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    By Sophia San Andres Ronaldo San Andres is a self-taught artist that resides in West Footscray. He paints in acrylics and uses landscapes as his...
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    Tarneit community unites for sustainable art project

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    By Sally Walshe I am thrilled to be leading an exciting new art project called Penrose Repurposed - Sustainable Art Experiences! This art event is in...
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    Not your usual art class theory

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    By Ksenia Kurenysheva As we go through our daily routines and habits, we are surrounded by millions of various shades and hexes of colours, but...
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    Sing, connect, and thrive with One Voice

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    By Kaylene O'Shea In the heart of Hobsons Bay, a harmonious gathering unfolds every Friday afternoon. At the Altona RSL, voices of all kinds converge,...
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    Why we need more local storytelling!

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    By Sam Elkin (Image by Craig Newell) In the last six months alone, three independent Australian publishers have been acquired by bigger fish, leading to...
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    ‘Being An Ally’ Photographic Exhibition

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    The Community Bank Seddon is proud to exhibit, ‘Being an Ally,’ which reflects and celebrates achievements of people with disability.
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    Learning self acceptance through street dance

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    Amelia Vu is a Vietnamese-Australian dancer, choreographer, videographer, and Artist in Residence at the Bowery Theatre.
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    Community art collective exhibits the heart of the West 

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    The non-profit community art collective, The Rest of Us, (T.R.O.U.), held an opening night to celebrate their new home in Footscray on Paisley St.

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