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My Business: Helping you connect in the inner-west

Across the inner-west, Australia Post has partnered with local businesses and community organisations to create Welcome Spaces; places where members of the community can...

Business Matters: High-class hearing help is here

Audiologists from Active Audiology in Altona say finding right hearing aid only half the solution.

IN FOCUS: Immerse yourself in western wonders

A new community festival will be born in Melbourne’s west next month to showcase art that will “envelope and transform”.

Business Matters: Bargain brews and party hits

Don’t go thinking Premix Kings in Willy is just another bottle-o. They do things differently…

Shops on Show: The festivities begin

The Hobsons Bay Council Shops on Show competition has officially launched, with voting now open for the most popular Hobsons Bay Christmas window display. Running...

Shop local to win with Shops on Show

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: Amarco: Living made easy

Bruce and Heather Etherton enjoyed 25 years of inner-city high-rise living after moving from their farm in north-west Victoria. The pair enjoyed the evening social life, the convenient location and the freedom that comes with apartment living.

IN FOCUS: Commemorating the Great War

To mark the 100th anniversary of the signing of the World War 1 Armistice, the Air Force Association will hold a public torchlight commemoration on November 4 at RAAF Base Point Cook to honour the memory of those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice.

IN FOCUS: Legendary food at a landmark pub

If kicking back in a comfy armchair before an open fire, a $10 espresso martini in hand or $12 jug of James Squire beer on the table, sounds oh so good … well, it gets even better when punters turn their minds to tucking into a traditional pub meal.

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.

Williamstown High’s ATAR scores soar

The staff of Williamstown High School congratulate the year 12 class of 2017 for its excellent VCE results.

Taste the best of Melbourne’s West in March

The culture and culinary diversity of Melbourne’s west will be on show this month when Eat Drink Westside (EDW) kicks off in style with 25 delicious events running as part of Melbourne Food & Wine Festival (MFWF) from March 8-24.

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: Bayside thrives on change, success

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

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...

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Pelvic pain education and new period products in schools

The state government is offering young people across Victorian government schools’, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, free pelvic pain and menstrual health...

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