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    Screens – July 2025

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    This month's movie reviews are: A Nice Indian Boy, Four Letters of Love, and The Friend.
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    Bring Her Back

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    Avoid cookie cutter franchise stories and see this original, Australian-made gripping movie.
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    Recommended reading – July 2025 

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    Book reviews this edition include: Everyday Permaculture – Sustainable Living for Every Space, Gunnawah, Always Home, Always Homesick, and Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town
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    Local author featured during annual National Storytime celebration

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    Discover how local author Deborah Frenkel was featured at National Simultaneous Storytime, bringing joy to readers of all ages.
    Arts

    Capturing the beauty of Hobsons Bay through the lens

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    A photography exhibition of the Williamstown Camera Club, highlighted everyday life in Hobsons Bay.
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    Tina

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    Uncover a heartwarming tale infused with Pacifica/Kiwi humour, focusing on trauma and the beauty of choral music in healing.
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    Jay and Pamela

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    Explore how Jay and Pamela's reality show challenges assumptions about disability, showcasing their love and life authentically.
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    Footscray artist draws inspiration from archived train and tram tickets

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    Visit Rewind Forward, a captivating exhibition by Susan Fitzgerald that highlights the beauty of Melbourne's transport ticket designs.

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