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    Rockets, thrills and spills: rumbling through Melbourne’s west with Mad Max

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    Explore the iconic Mad Max film franchise, from its humble beginnings in Melbourne's west to the triumphant reception of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga at the Cannes Film Festival.
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    Viney Bros Cycle Works – Bunbury Street, Newport

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    Step into the past with Viney Bros Cycle Works. Learn about the unique story of this iconic Welsh family and their bicycle business.
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    West Footscray’s Industrial Giant

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    Step back in time with then and now photos of Creamoata Mills in Footscray. Learn about the company's role in the district's economic growth.
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    Brooklyn’s migrant history a story to remember

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    By Millie Schillick If you are passing by Brooklyn, stop by the Reserve on Nolan Avenue and learn about some of the area’s rich migrant history. Right near...
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    Then & Now: The Kinnears Rope Factory

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    Discover the fascinating story of the Kinnears Rope Factory in Footscray, a once-thriving industrial landmark with a tragic past.
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    Ghost Signs – Terminus Hotel

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    Uncover the history of the iconic Terminus Hotel in Williamstown. Explore the tales of brawls and booze that make this ghost sign a fascinating relic of the past.
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    DEEP WEST: How a little piece of Sunshine ended up in Tsarist Russia

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    Delve into the history of Sunshine and its iconic H.V. McKay Memorial Gardens. Learn how this visionary industrialist transformed the suburb and its landscape.
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    Newport Substation

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    The Newport Substation, established over a century ago to convert power for Melbourne’s electric trains, was constructed between 1915 and 1916. 

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