Tag: News
Keep your family safe this summer
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is reminding Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay homeowners to ensure their swimming pool or spa is installed by a...
Plants toxic to dogs and cats
Victorians should be on the lookout for Christmas plants that are toxic to pets, pet insurance company money.co.uk has said.
The company has given residents...
Pre-planning to save hurt later on
Businesses are being encouraged to do some planning and checks before the holiday period.
Environmental Protection Authority’ western metropolitan regional manager Steve Lansdell says a...
Don’t get caught out this summer
It’s beginning to look a lot like road trip season - with new research from Mitsubishi Motors Australia (MMAL) revealing one in five Aussies...
A safe festive feast for pets
We all know the face they pull when your pet wants some of whatever food is on the table. But some of our Christmas...
A sc-RUM-ptious Christmas recipe
With the festive season once again upon us, locals have been sharing their Christmas ideas and recipes in the lead up to the big...
Lighting up our life
Christmas lights … let’s think about the concept.
Why is Australia so big on them?
Most people, if you ask them, mention children when thinking about...
Add that personal touch
Household items or trinkets in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay houses that mean something to their family, could make for some spectacular Christmas decorations this...
My Place
Louise Johnson is a long time Hobsons Bay resident and honorary professor at Deakin University. She talks to Molly Magennis about her love of...
Surge in DIY home renovations during pandemic fuelling potential asbestos-related health crisis
Australians are being asked to think twice about asbestos as new research reveals a surge in DIY home improvements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The survey...
Asthma deaths remain stubbornly high in Victoria
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that asthma-related deaths remain stubbornly high in Victoria, especially for women aged over 75...
Wrap your head around these Christmas wrapping alternatives
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and that means Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents are probably reaching for the wrapping paper after...
How to tell someone is having a stroke
If you or someone you know was having a stroke, would you know?
The Stroke Foundation recommends using the F.A.S.T test which is an easy...
Planning for this New Year’s Eve
Now that restrictions have been lifted and house gatherings are here to stay, a house party seems in order for this New Year’s Eve’s...
The best Christmas lights to see in Hobsons Bay!
Check out our list of houses in Hobsons Bay that have lights up this year! If you have any more addresses to add please...
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Airport prepares for holiday passenger surge
Families are making the most of April’s condensed Easter and Anzac Day public holidays, with Melbourne Airport expecting a significant increase in traveller numbers.
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