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Groceries on the run at Altona IGA

IGA Pier Street, Altona is making it easier to get your groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic with its ‘Groceries on the Run’ service. Owner Hitesh...

How to get ahead of rate hikes

At its February meeting, the Reserve Bank inflicted more rate pain on Australian mortagage holders when it increased the official interest rate by...

Keep your kids busy and the planet happy

With the next round of school holidays quickly approaching, many parents and guardians in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay may be scratching their heads trying...

Spruce up your outdoor living areas

As we approach the warmer months and the summer fun season, you may notice that your outdoor area is looking a little worse for...

Slow Food movement gains momentum

A movement towards “good, clean and fair” food production is picking up traction in the west. Slow Food Melbourne is an eco-gastronomy association interested in...

Zoom into ‘shrooms

If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise … but it won’t be a teddy bears’ picnic. It...

Living out retirement to the fullest

In a recent survey conducted by Savvy, it has been revealed that 91.6 per cent of Australians, such as those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons...

Apartments that meet every need

The Eternity apartment building, an exciting partnership project from Zenitas Healthcare and Apeiron Homes, is set to open next month to much anticipation. A visually...

Congratulations to our winners!

Congratulations to our Take Off with Avalon competition winners! The lovely Cathy from Werribee is our lucky first prize winner, taking home a double pass...

Create your space with a wallbed

The number of people having to rearrange their living and working spaces at home has increased 10-fold with the COVID-19 stay at home orders. ‘Working...

World class foot, leg and knee treatments

Foot and knee pain as well as injuries and arthritis are very common, but so difficult to treat successfully. Despite this, it’s comforting to...

Do kids have enough munch time at lunch time?

Recent research conducted by Deakin University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) and School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences (SENS) has revealed some...

Wear your heart on your sleeve

The week beginning Monday, June 27 and ending Sunday, July 3 is Heart Failure Awareness Week. With about 500,000 Australians affected and 61,000 lives...

Bringing the club to you

Following the government’s health advice to stay home and practice social distancing wherever possible needn’t mean you can’t have your favourite restaurant meals. As many...

Community at the heart of IGA Pier Street

IGA Pier Street, Altona is making the first steps out of the COVID-19 pandemic a safe and easy transition by lending more support to...

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Gators continue on

The Altona Gators got two crucial wins as they try to stay in touch with the top sides in the Big V women’s division...