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Hobsons Bay Shops on Show competition wraps up

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Shops on Show competition. Local businesses with the most social media likes for their Christmas windows are: 1st...

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.

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: 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.

IN FOCUS: Active Audiology listens to customers

In a world where large corporations are gobbling up smaller businesses, Active Audiology in Altona is proudly flying the flag for independence, refusing to surrender its autonomy and ability to deliver a hearing service by expert professionals in the field.

IN FOCUS: Get Active for better hearing

Cris Ivanidis, owner of Active Audiology in Altona, and his colleague, audiologist Marina Opacak, are offering trials of the latest invisible in-ear hearing aids from Oticon Opn.

IN FOCUS: Developed with heart and soul

Incore Developments was launched earlier this year to focus on end-to-end management of property projects across all sectors. Behind the new venture are seven experts, self-described as “lean and mean” and who come from a diverse background within the property and construction industry.

IN FOCUS: Bayside thrives on change, success

“We’re a pillar of everything an excellent public school should be,” says Principal of Bayside P-12 College.

My Business: Actively offering great service

Altona’s Active Audiology, one of the few remaining independent hearing clinics in Victoria, has gained a reputation for high-level expertise and kindness since owner Cris Ivanidis established the clinic 14 years ago.

IN FOCUS: This stone show is a natural winner

RMS Traders has come a long way since starting out in a tiny tin shed 35 years ago, importing containers of slate from India and Portugal to supply customers with quality, affordable natural stone pavers and tiles.

Do you have a business in Hobsons Bay?

Nominations for the 2019 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards are now open until Friday 19 July.

Shop local, win big in Hobsons Bay

It’s Christmas shopping time and Hobsons Bay residents need look no further than their own backyard this festive season. And, shoppers supporting local businesses...

IN FOCUS: Wyndham Park PS – A learning community

Actively upholding the values expressed in the school’s motto, “Aspire Learn Achieve”, has enabled Wyndham Park Primary School to grow enrolments to approximately 400 students from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds since 2011. Principal Laban Toose believes the students thrive on the school’s values of respect, responsibility and safety.

IN FOCUS: Just the place for pure indulgence

Porters Williamstown has carved out a significant niche in the Nelson Place dining precinct since John and Zoey Porter opened the chic restaurant just under 12 months ago.

IN FOCUS: Day care for the VIPs in your family

VIP Family Day Care is run by mother-and-daughter team Gail Sinopoli and Angela Buttigieg, who wanted to offer more families with children aged six weeks to 12 years the nurturing, small-group approach for which family day care is known and loved.

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United men at home

Western United's A-League Men's side will finally get to play in front of its home crowd in Tarneit. John Aloisi’s side is locked in for...

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