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MARIBYRNONG | HOBSONS BAY

Live well and in style by the water

As we age, we usually give some thought to our lifespan, but what about our healthspan? While ‘lifespan’ refers to how long we’ll live,...

Lending a helping hand
 to vulnerable patients

While we have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact is being felt more by some in our community than others. For patients...

Indulge your dad at Yarraville Footscray Bowling Club

Celebrate Father’s Day in style at the Yarraville Footscray Bowling Club with a delectable feast curated by the club’s talented new chef. Under new...

The ideal way to explore Victoria

With travel restrictions in place due to the pandemic, people were starting to go stir-crazy – but all that has changed. So there couldn’t...

Anayses of post-stroke cognitive decline shines new light

A series of studies led by the UNSW’s Sydney Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing has presented new information to Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents...

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...

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...

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...

Trust your loved one’s farewell to Candlepines

Candlepines has a reputation for providing families with compassionate and professional care during their time of need. With over three decades of experience, Phillip...

Sculpting a big impact in a small space

As backyards shrink, new ideas for gardens in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay are on the rise. Smaller areas have necessitated a rethink in how...

Caroline Chisholm dedicated to learning excellence

Caroline Chisholm Catholic College proudly supports the secondary education of students in Melbourne’s inner west. The college's unique offering sees students learn in a...

Environment intent: live more sustainably

More and more Australians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, are coming to terms with the importance of being environmentally friendly and ensuring...

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...

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Star Weekly and Avalon Airport are giving you the chance to take off and get out of town with return flights from Avalon to...

Expert foot and knee pain treatment hard to find

Foot and knee pain are two of the most common human health complaints, yet successful treatment with long term outcomes seems hard to find....

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Roosters ready for new challenges

West Footscray coach Shane Windridge is excited by what his new look playing group can do in the Western Football League women’s competition. The Roosters...

Marching for Anzacs