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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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    The ‘Food, Coffee, Banter’ mantra scrawled across the awning of Seddon cafe Fig & Walnut, is a slice of inner-west iconography.
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    Calming artworks to enhance healing at Footscray’s new hospital

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    A tapestry inspired by the nature and history of Melbourne’s west will be one of the public artworks featured in the new Footscray Hospital opening early next year.
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    Footscray ablaze with colourful new street murals

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    In an effort to enliven public spaces and foster creativity, a series of colourful new street murals has been unveiled in downtown Footscray.
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    Movie synopses for Ezra, Bookworm, Skategoat, Blink Twice, It Ends With Us.

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