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    Dear Marie;‘’I told my partner I got a promotion, and they didn’t seem happy for me. What do I do?‘’

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    Does your partner celebrate your achievements? Marie helps you find a way through difficult conversations.
    Wellbeing

    Marching forward and rebuilding life with clarity and compassion

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    Join the discussion on mental health support as an act of courage. Reflect on women's achievements and the challenges they face.
    Sport

    Fitness frenzy: getting out of my comfort zone with Daughters of the West

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    Explore the benefits felt doing a free 10-week women’s health and wellbeing program run by the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation.
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    How to have fun in and on the water in the WestPart 1 — snorkelling

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    Explore some beautiful local snorkelling at Point Cook Marine Sanctuary, Altona Beach and Jawbone Marine Sanctuary.
    Legal

    The Personal Injury Lawyers Melbourne’s West Trusts

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    Zaparas Lawyers has offices in Sunshine, Werribee, and Melton. They are nearby and ready to help—just as they have been for more than four decades.
    Wellbeing

    It’s a new year so why not freshen up your wardrobe – sustainably

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    Clothes are meant to be worn and loved and worn again for years, so invest in yourself, and buy nice things, made from natural fibres, that will last a lifetime.
    Wellbeing

    There’s no shame in feeling lonely

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    Loneliness doesn’t always come from being alone. Often, it comes from being too afraid to reach out.
    Sport

    Community comes first at Sunshine Heights Cricket Club 

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    SHCC has become a meeting point for culture, community, and connection, with cricket as the common ground.

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