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    How the west was won over by a southern cowboy

    Hazel Lekkas Hazel Lekkas -
    In March’s issue, I posed the question about what is in a suburb’s derogatory nickname, deciding head-on to own ‘Scumshine’. As a former resident,...
    History

    DEEP WEST: How a little piece of Sunshine ended up in Tsarist Russia

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    Delve into the history of Sunshine and its iconic H.V. McKay Memorial Gardens. Learn how this visionary industrialist transformed the suburb and its landscape.
    Literature

    Stories from Sunshine’s Vietnamese community journey back to where they all began

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    Moving to Sunshine West from Vietnam in 2022 to study photography, Phuong Nguyen has captured the experiences of Vietnamese locals in his book Sunshine.
    Local places

    A much loved hardware shop falls victim to underworld arson attack

    Hazel Lekkas Hazel Lekkas -
    An arson attack destroyed the hardware shop but the memories escaped the heat and flames. 
    Literature

    All we need is love and books in Sunshine

    Hazel Lekkas Hazel Lekkas -
    An author discovers a range of children’s books written by of Sunshiners.
    Local places

    Scumshine, Smelltona, Fear Park – What’s in a name?

    Hazel Lekkas Hazel Lekkas -
    Returning to Sunshine, where I spent my childhood through to my early twenties, brings with it much pride. At times though, I get a slap in the face. The name I am referring to is ‘Scumshine’.
    Entertainment

    THE SUNSHINE LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL

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    Hampshire Road was closed to traffic and came alive with multicultural street entertainment for children and all family members.
    History

    WALKING ON SUNSHINE – THE INNER WEST MELBOURNE SUBURB ON THE UP AND UP

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    What an incredible legacy and a wonderful suburb with a rich history and a wonderful future.

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