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Ear we go again

It is a common misconception that hearing loss is an issue that is usually only faced by older people. However, hearing loss is certainly...

Get your outdoor area summer ready

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

The benefits of craft in an uncertain world

There’s no doubt about it, the last two years have been a rollercoaster ride of change, fear and uncertainty. However, one thing that many...

Healthy hearing, healthy brain

As an essential service, Active Audiology remained open during COVID-19 but, as owner and principal audiologist Cris Ivanidis says, some patients neglected their hearing...

Growing opportunities for the arts

The Substation in Newport has put the call out to Hobsons Bay residents to join its newly created Community Reference Group. Putting the community...

Can better hearing keep Dementia away?

Did you know that long-term hearing impairment is associated with Alzheimer's and dementia? Greek Audiologist Cris Ivanidis, from Active Audiology, says recent studies of...

Discover our hidden gem in Footscray

St Monica's School is located in Footscray in the West of Melbourne. Their school motto "we’re here to make a difference” drives their...

Shop local, support local – welcome back!

City of Maribyrnong welcomes traders back as restrictions ease and businesses re-open. Visit www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/keepmarikind for more information on local businesses.

E-bikes at Lifestyle – a wheelie great initiative

Lifestyle Communities is thrilled to introduce top-of-the-range electric bikes to all its communities. The e-bikes are free for homeowners to use at their leisure:...

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...

Real locals share their passion for goodness

Slow Food Melbourne, part of a worldwide network that supports the notion of “think global, act local”, runs two farmers’ markets providing produce from...

Shop local, support local and #keepmarikind

Maribyrnong City Council encourages people to shop local and support local businesses with the #keepmarikind campaign. Visit www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/keepmarikind to check out the growing businesses...

Everyone’s scrambling for the hottest game in town

Altona North now has a home for the newest basketball competition format, 3 x 3. Described as a souped-up version of the traditional 5...

Preparing for life at Laverton P-12 College

Laverton P-12 College provides an inclusive learning environment, offering pathways to success for every student. From their formative primary years right through to their...

Roll down a bowl for family fun in Yarraville

Yarraville Footscray Bowling Club is a lawn bowls club located in the Melbourne suburb of Yarraville. The club was established in 1998 and has...

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United men at home

Western United's A-League Men's side will finally get to play in front of its home crowd in Tarneit. John Aloisi’s side is locked in for...

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