Feature stories

Dec 7, 2023 Community movie clubs bring together people with similar interests or postcodes and if the Anglesea’s club is any indication, dress ups, drinks and nibbles are all part of the fun.

Nov 10, 2023 We take flight above the Yarra Valley in a hot air balloon following a path dictated by the winds

Sep 19, 2023 With birds that were common in Victoria now extinct or endangered, the hobby of birdwatching has become a vital conservation tool.

Sep 19, 2023 This Spring spruce up your garden and see what birds you can attract with these top tips

Sep 12, 2023 Revising shorthand skills in later life has been found to benefit memory. For Carmel Taylor and her band of shorthand enthusiasts, it’s also a challenging and fun pastime.

Jul 18, 2023 Creating games and activities to keep the animals entertained is one of the unusual tasks undertaken by volunteers at Zoos Victoria.

Jul 18, 2023 Mahjong has been popular throughout Asia since the 1800s but, increasing, Australians are learning to love the challenge of this tile-based game.

Jul 18, 2023 Rowing is a fun, low impact sport for all ages with ‘magical’ views of the sunrise over the water, and the company of teammates, an added bonus.

Jul 18, 2023 There are adventures to be had on the other side of the bay, and you don’t need to drive long distances to experience them. Leave the car at home and hop on the Port Phillip Ferry

Jun 6, 2023 Take advantage of discounted Seniors public transport tickets to journey back in time on a steam train between the goldrush towns of Castlemaine and Maldon.

May 30, 2023 Take advantage of your Seniors card and head to the heart of Victoria’s gold fields for a car-free excursion.

Apr 13, 2023 Australia has long been a land of drought and flooding rains but the much-welcomed appearance of Sikh Volunteers Australia, providing food to those impacted by disasters, is a more recent phenomenon.