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Eight tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales
One sleep after Christmas comes the years ultimate shopping event – the Boxing Day sales. Often the busiest shopping day in the year, it can…
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Take extra care around trucks
Australian car drivers going on a holiday are encouraged to take extra care near large trucks during a high level of freight. An increased number…
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Registrations officially open for next Clean Up Australia Day
As our world faces unprecedented environmental challenges, Australians are being encouraged to join together to take positive action. Registrations are officially open for Clean Up…
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Bang for your buck
One of the most beloved Christmas traditions: pulling a cracker with a loved one and seeing who ends up with the funny hat. However, Christmas…
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Bloomin’ beautiful for Christmas
Floral arrangements are a perfect way to add some colour to your Yule time table. Ensure your house is looking its festive, floral best with…
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Sustainable Christmas crafts
Keeping the kids busy this Christmas time can seem like a daunting task, but there’s plenty lying around to keep them busy, you just have…
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Merry Christmas from Star Weekly
As excited kids across the west eagerly counted down the days until Santa visits, three-week-old Hudson experienced the lead up to his first Christmas sleeping…
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Tips for the best Christmas grocery shopping experience
‘Tis the season for gathering with loved ones around a table full of food, but the art of food-shopping in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay during…
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Call for healthier festive food consumption
This festive season, the Heart Foundation is encouraging Australians, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to consider their hearts when feasting. Holiday time can…
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Retail Wrapped: this year’s Christmas trends
The first lockdown-free Christmas since 2019 has allowed for a busy preparation to the season in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, with retailers and shoppers bringing…
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Give better this Christmas
It’s OK to veto Valentine’s Day and pay little heed to Halloween, but when it comes to Christmas most of us aren’t willing to suffer…
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Add a personal touch to Christmas decorations
Household items or trinkets that mean something to your family could make for some spectacular Christmas decorations this season. Getting into the festive spirit need…
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Gambling harm and advertising affects all
“Chances are you’re about to lose,” “you win some, you lose more” and “what’s gambling really costing you?” These are some of the messages online…
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How to keep mozzies at bay
A wet spring, and the forecast for a wetter than usual summer in eastern Australia could mean a hazardous mosquito season. Healthdirect Australia chief medical…
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Fireys shine a light on Christmas safety
Christmas and fairy lights are often used by residents to spreading the municipality, sparking a reminder from firefighters to take proper precautions to avoid starting…
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