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202464 minPGdocumentary

Things Will Be Different

202464 minPGdocumentary

Two neighbours are forced to relocate from the Walker Street public housing estate in Northcote, Melbourne, due to its sale for private redevelopment.

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Two neighbours are forced to relocate from the Walker Street public housing estate in Northcote, Melbourne, due to its sale for private redevelopment.

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Lucie McMahondirector

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Northcote's Walker Street public housing estate is sold for private redevelopment, forcing residents to leave. Two neighbours face the challenges of displacement and the emotional toll of losing their homes. The 64-minute documentary, Things Will Be Different, captures their experiences in 2024. It emphasizes the vital role public housing plays in community stability and individual lives.

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