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    Former State Bank, Seddon 1970s

    THEN & NOW THEN & NOW -
    Across the street from Seddon Station sits the former State Savings Bank of Victoria, Seddon Branch. It was built around 1925, replacing an earlier State Bank on Charles Street.
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    National Heritage Month at Community Bank Seddon

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    In celebration of National Heritage Month (16 April–16 May) the Community Bank Seddon will be exhibiting historical photos from Seddon and surrounds.
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    LP Corner

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    Reviews for Love. Angel. Music. Baby by Gwen Stefani and Elephunk by The Black Eyed Peas.
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    Screens

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    Movie reviews of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga; Fremont; The Taste of Things; Monster; The Way, My Way
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    Recommended reading from the Sun Bookshop

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    Reviews of the books One Another, Glorious Exploits, Wurrtoo, and Tree
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    Tilde; a festival of miracles

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    Celebrating its tenth anniversary Tilde is a community-led international trans and gender diverse film festival hosted at the Footscray Community Arts Centre.
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    Altona Pier Revue exhibition

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    The Altona Pier Revue exhibition at Louis Joel Gallery in Altona is the culmination of an expressed desire by locals, former residents and longtime visitors to acknowledge and capture in a lasting way the life of the 1888 pier, its demise, and the shiny new one that’s replaced it.
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    Sleepless Festival 2024:A celebration of art and community

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    The Sleepless Festival is set to transform Footscray into a vibrant canvas of public art and creativity from May 3rd to 19th. This spellbinding event reimagines Footscray's CBD by revitalising dormant spaces into hubs of cultural expression, showcasing a diverse line-up of performances, installations, and immersive experiences.

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