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Covering all the fabulous places to go in Melbourne's Western Suburbs. Scienceworks, Werribee Zoo, Footscray Community Arts Centre, The Substation, Hippo Beach, Sunshine Aquatic Centre, Queens Park Pool and MORE!

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October 14, 2021

avalon raceway, lara

October 14, 2021/ Mandy Couzens
avalon raceway, lara

Mamma says you WILL get dirt splattered over you, you WILL see a spectacular crash, and you WILL also have some laughs. It’s all part of the fun!

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October 14, 2021/ Mandy Couzens/
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May 21, 2021

quarry park mountain bike trails, footscray

May 21, 2021/ Siobhan Relf
quarry park mountain bike trails, footscray

Mountain biking in Footscray? You betcha.

What an amazing use of space of what was an old quarry and then landfill until 1988! This stunning mountain bike trail park has spectacular views of the city and three descents to choose from

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May 21, 2021/ Siobhan Relf/
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footscray, quarry park mountain bike trails, outdoor, Maribyrnong council, bike, teens
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