It must be said: so many creative projects were borne from this pandemic and through adversity, a beautiful amount of creativity has been expressed. This has been a moment in history and although there is a hard road ahead, we have been inspired and buoyed by the many hopeful voices we have discovered within our own community.

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During these extraordinary times it’s been good to hear some heartfelt stories of gratitude. This week our contributors talk family, mental health, community and faith. We find out that goodwill is a powerful force.

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Community...the sense of it, the spirit of it and the reality of it. We hear about community from all corners of our City: from our First Nations people to our local refugee community, small business and even a sporting club that's been around since the gold rush.

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This week our focus is selflessness in 3350 and beyond as we speak to members of our community who have a great deal to offer in that area – selflessness, community, hope and strength.

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So, where does the great art of ‘making things’ sit in the scheme of it all for you right now? Has that band, song, novel, TV or movie binge been much good to you during lockdown? In this episode we explore the wonderful world of ‘creativity’ in its many, many wonderful forms.

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It’s not all laughter and light is it? Our city is facing adversity we’ve never known and there are those among our community who are doing it tougher than most. In this episode we get a first-hand look at how these challenging times are affecting our most vulnerable, our front-line health workers, artists and migrants. You’ll be moved with these stories of true resilience.

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How is our city adapting to this new normal and have we have risen to the challenge? In a few short weeks, our community, our country and indeed the world - have adapted in ways we could never have imagined. From home schooling to big business ‘pivots’ and even lounge room gigs, we meet some Ballarat locals who have proven that adaptability is in us all.

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