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New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Footscray Park

Ring in the New Year with City of Maribyrnong's spectacular Fireworks in Footscray Park. The event starts at 6.30pm with a great on stage line-up for entertainment, food trucks and rides for the kids.

Expert Views: Off the plan purchases

The term ‘off the plan’ refers to the fact that the property being purchased does not currently have its own Certificate of Title on...

Expert views: Restrictive covenants

Ownership of land (including buildings) in Victoria is recorded on a Certificate of Title. Historically, that has been a paper (or parchment) document but...

Business Matters: Finding the right hearing aid…… is only half the solution

Marina Opacak, an audiologist who works with Cris Ivanidis, owner of Active Audiology, says hearing loss is a difficult condition to treat as many sufferers are not ready to take action, or feel confused about what to do.

My Business: Hearing is believing

Active Audiology has built up an outstanding reputation in its nearly eight years of operation in Altona, helping people with their hearing issues and...

IN FOCUS: Thanking the community for 25 years

As Kyle Briggs reflects on the past 25 years’ ownership of Plum Heating & Cooling, he thinks mainly about how much he wants to thank his Wyndham community for its support that enabled reaching this milestone birthday.

My Business: Rivervue satisfies the travel bug

One of the many exciting prospects that present once life has sailed past child-raising and hard-working careers is the freedom to travel. A significant...

IN FOCUS: Snug as a bug in a pair of Uggs

There’s nothing more Australian than Ugg boots – they are Aussie icons of the highest order.

Festivities begin with Shops on Show

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hobsons Bay. The Hobsons Bay Council Shops on Show competition was a huge success last year...

IN FOCUS: Tick one off your bucket list

After managing travel agencies for the past 16 years, Julie Edwards wanted to balance her passion for all things travel with spending more time with her school-age children. So Julie decided to put the demands of working standard retail hours behind her and launched Bucket List Travel and Cruise, a mobile travel agency.

Anzac Day: A celebration of Aussie war nurses

Ever since the first nurses sailed for the Boer War in 1900, Australian nurses have served in theatres of war and conflict around the world. They have worked in hazardous conditions, endured extreme discomfort, and

My Business: Porters Williamstown: a flavour feast

Established as a new star in the Nelson Place dining precinct nearly a year ago, Porters Williamstown celebrates the best of mod-Aus cuisine, yet draws for its menu from the rich diversity of the villages of Europe and the finesse of France to the simplicity of Japan and spice of east

Expert Views: Lawyer or conveyancer

One of the most important transactions that many people are involved in is the sale or purchase of their home. Given that the average...

My Business: Retirement with a view

Nestled on the Maribyrnong River, with two hectares of private waterfront gardens, Rivervue retirement community takes senior living to a new level. “Residents can be...

MY BUSINESS: Optraffic is switched on

In significant signs of the times, the work, services and products of Optraffic will soon be seen by motorists and residents all over the western suburbs and Victoria.

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Spectacular sounds of Christmas

Town Hall Broadmeadows will be filled with festive magic as the Hume Orchestra presents its annual Christmas Concert. From trumpets and cellos to magnificent choral...