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Stamp duty depletes home listings

The Real Estate Institute of Australia and SQM Research have released a report showing the number of homes available to buy in Australia has...

Fighting feelings of stress during exams

As VCE students would be well aware, exams are a time of stress, uncertainty and hard work. It is important to balance this stress...

A giant in business and in life: a tribute to John Fenech

The Brimbank community was left saddened by the passing of John Fenech, the well-known owner of Westside Real Estate on Alfrieda Street in St...

A delicious feast for Mother’s Day

It’s been open for just a year, but Amit Kumar’s Indian restaurant, Chandigarh Chulha (named for the Punjabi capital and a traditional brick oven),...

Peek behind the door of a leading educator

Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is excited to welcome the community and prospective students to its 2021 Open Day at 11am-2pm on Sunday, May 23. Families...

Program provides a safe place online

A year on from the first COVID-19 lockdown, communities are continuing to adjust to living through a pandemic. People are embracing the digital world...

Business survives the COVID test

Leading professional hair care retailer Price Attack Salons has targeted Melbourne and surrounding suburbs for expansion, setting a goal to open five stores this...

KND ready and waiting

Everyone put off getting dental work done during COVID-19 restrictions, but now KND Denture Clinic is offering a super-safe and warm welcome to people...

Students empowered to take charge of their future

Most of us will be aware of the sterling work of Melbourne City Mission (MCM), with its philosophy of “disrupting disadvantage to give...

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...

WIN!

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

Persistence and resilience shine through

Phillipa Griffiths, Acting Principal of Copperfield College, offers congratulations to the Year 12 Class of 2020: “No year 12 students in Victoria have experienced their...

A year to remember for Year 12 students

Ray Pisani, Principal of Marian College, notes that this year has been challenging for all people around the world, especially so in a school...

United’s chase for silverware

The excitement is building in Victoria’s west ahead of the 2020-21 A-League season, according to Western United’s head coach Mark Rudan. Thirteen months on from...

Quartz sets a high standard

When Muhammad Awais launched Quartz Auto Care, his aim was to provide consistently top-notch vehicle repairs and servicing on all makes and models, while...

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Mind your head: top tips for staying safe during the festive...

The end-of-year holiday period can be heaps of fun – an opportunity to catch up with friends and family and generally celebrate the good...