Maribyrnong

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Spring brings blossom everywhere, summer calls you to the water, autumn leaves glow and winter gets cosy. Which season do you love most in City of Maribyrnong, and what do you like to do then? Let us know!

Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from City of Maribyrnong do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explanation for everyone who moved here!

Moving somewhere new often means not knowing anyone yet, and that's exactly when a neighbourhood can show how welcoming it is. Just arrived in City of Maribyrnong? Tell us where you're from and what you're looking for. …

The City of Maribyrnong was formed on 15 December 1994 from the merger of parts of the City of Sunshine and the City of Footscray, except its suburb of South Kingsville (which was transferred to the City of Hobsons Bay)…

The City of Maribyrnong () is a local government area within the metropolitan area of Melbourne, Australia. It comprises the inner western suburbs between 5 and 10 kilometres from Melbourne city centre. In June 2018, Ma…

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

Alice Gi-Young Hwang playing Chopin's Scherzo No. 1 in B minor, Op. 20. Musopen · Public Domain

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61 - Nocturne Musopen · Public Domain

Beethoven - Coriolan Overture, Op. 62 Musopen · Public Domain

​Brahms - Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73 - IV. Allegro con spirito Musopen · Public Domain

Bach, J S - Goldberg Variations, BWV988 Musopen · Public Domain

Schubert - Piano Sonata No. 19 in C minor, D958 - IV. Allegro Musopen · Public Domain

Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90 - II. Andante Musopen · Public Domain

Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98 - III. Allegro Giocoso Musopen · Public Domain

String Quartet No. 6 in B Flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6 - II. Adagio ma non troppo Musopen · Public Domain

Concerto No.17 in G - II. Andante Musopen · Public Domain