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    Westward bound: Dominica’s Daughters of the West journey ignites community spirit 

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    Inner-West, where the rhythm of daily life echoes the diverse heartbeats of family life, a remarkable story of personal transformation and community-minded dedication unfolds.  Domenica, known affectionately as 'Dom' to her friends and 'Mum' to her teenagers, embarked on a 10-week journey with Daughters of the West that has spurred her on from the living room couch, in pursuit of opportunities to make a tangible difference in the community.  Dom’s path to the Daughters of the West program was inspired by her husband's positive experiences with the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation’s Sons of the West program.
    Arts

    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.
    Community

    Rotary Yarraville has soul in its heart

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    At the heart of Braybrook, where stories intertwine like threads in a tapestry, lies a place of warmth and nourishment, both for the body and the soul.
    Sustainability

    WHAT IS ‘ACTIVE’ TRANSPORT AND WHY DO WE NEED IT?

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    Active transport also builds resilient communities.
    Sustainability

    WESTERN SUBURBS THE PERFECT SETTING FOR AN EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE HOUSING MODEL

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    By Dominique Hes Imagine living in a housing community where you feel like you belong and where you have everything you need to not just...
    Businesses

    MAMMA CHEN’S – GOOD TIMES, GOOD MUSIC, GOOD VIBES

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    When they heard that the Dancing Dog site was up for lease, Linda and Em jumped at the opportunity and signed the lease at the start of 2020.
    Entertainment

    THE WILD WEST OF MELBOURNE’S THEATRE NEEDS PURPOSE-BUILT VENUES

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    There are plans for a new theatre precinct in Footscray but we need community and government support to make this vision more than a plan and become a reality.
    History

    COMMUNITY ENVISAGES A FUTURE FOR THE FOOTSCRAY HOSPITAL SITE

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    Footscray residents have a vision for the old Footscray Hospital site. Whatta you reckon?

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