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    A full belly makes a happy heart – Papelon brings fresh flavours to Footscray

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    Papelon’s menu celebrates food from Latin America and the Caribbean, from Mexico to Patagonia. There is so much to try.
    E-Gen

    Substandard skateparks of the west

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    Municipalities such as Moonee Valley, Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay are seriously lagging behind in the (re-)development of quality skateparks, meaning youth from the west have to head elsewhere to find facilities that are welcoming, well designed and well maintained.
    History

    Then & Now: Bunbury Street Tunnel 1926

    THEN & NOW THEN & NOW -
    Bunbury Street was once a quiet little suburban street now transformed into a cut-and-cover tunnel.  In the 1920s, Victorian Railways embarked on a major project to improve the flow of freight and passenger trains through Melbourne's western suburbs. The solution was to separate and add a new goods line from South Kensington to West Footscray. This bypassed the busy Footscray Junction and the goods yard and shipping sheds south of Dynon Road.
    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.
    History

    Will downtown Footscray ever really change?

    Elwyn Davies Elwyn Davies -
    A brief (personal) history of ‘The ‘Scray’ via shopping
    Opinion

    MY LOVE LETTER TO THE WEST

    Contributor Contributor -
    The West's sense of community was palpable, a shared pride not just in who they were but also in where they called home.
    History

    HOW A SHOPPER’S PARADISE HELPED FOOTSCRAY OVERCOME A STINKY REPUTATION

    Peter Dewar Peter Dewar -
    Trips to Footscray shopping centre were part of the fabric of living out west.
    Entertainment

    FUN FOR 50

    Contributor Contributor -
    Footscray is such a dynamic place to live, eat, shop and play!

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