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    Recommended reading from the Sun Bookshop

    Reviews of the books One Another, Glorious Exploits, Wurrtoo, and Tree

    Tilde; a festival of miracles

    Celebrating its tenth anniversary Tilde is a community-led international trans and gender diverse film festival hosted at the Footscray Community Arts Centre.

    Altona Pier Revue exhibition

    The Altona Pier Revue exhibition at Louis Joel Gallery in Altona is the culmination of an expressed desire by locals, former residents and longtime visitors to acknowledge and capture in a lasting way the life of the 1888 pier, its demise, and the shiny new one that’s replaced it.

    Sleepless Festival 2024:A celebration of art and community

    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.

    An artist’s musings on time and chance

    Yarraville artist Matthew Simpson writes about their background and motivations as a creative practitioner.

    Don’t think, just click!

    Photography isn’t necessarily about capturing perfectly timed sunsets or star-filled skies, but an acknowledgment of the failures we make. Photography is about the journey which we take to develop our skills (that includes happy mistakes), and even more it is about our individuality.

    Tired of the same five songs on the radio?

    Tired of the same five songs on the radio? A little bored of your playlist lately? Want some new noise in your ear? Well, look no further!

    The Australian Grand Prix:A thrilling race down under

    The Australian Grand Prix, held in Melbourne, is one of the most highly anticipated events on the Formula 1 calendar with this year being no exception. 

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