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    Williamstown juggler brings Gen Zed humour to the comedy stage

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    Six Gen-Z comedians feature in a show giving up-and-coming talent their first proper crack at a festival run.
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    Wyndham City LIT Festival grounded in sustainability

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    This free event transforms the green heart of Werribee into an immersive world of large-scale, light-based art installations, projections and interactive experiences.
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    Middle of a Moment – Aki Onda 

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    Japanese artist Aki Onda explores themes of memory, sound, and transmission (of ideas, light, emotions and media) in an exhibition at The Substation.
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    Screens – April 2025

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    Reviews this month: Death of a Unicorn, Small Thing Like These, The Correspondent, Looney Tunes: The Day They Earth Blew Up, The Penguin Lessons
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    Recommended reading – April 2025

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    Reviews this month: Twist, Ella and the Sleepover Safari, The Ledge, and Clear.
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    Stories for children, inspired by children and everyday moments

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    Aryani Siti has 22 children’s books available at libraries throughout Hobsons Bay.
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    Op Shops on song with Allegro Non Oppo

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    A series of free piano concerts from music composer and fellow Westsider Ania Reynolds kicks off in April offering an op-shopping experience like no other.
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    Westsider Radio finds a home at Kindred Band Room!

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    Kindred is the heart of live music in the inner west and the perfect partner to help us launch this new community-driven initiative.

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