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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...

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: 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.

IN FOCUS: Success off the Charti

On December 22, 2017, Charti directors Dave Oakley and David Cheng opened the latest warehouse and showroom in Williamstown North.

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.

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: Hearing aid from the best of experts

Cris Ivanidis, audiologist and owner of Active Audiology, is keen to correct a common perception that hearing aids don’t work and are expensive. He says customers leave his independent clinic thrilled with their hearing solutions – and often surprised by the number of hearing aid choices available to suit all budgets and needs.

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: 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.

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...

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

IN FOCUS: Easy living at Wyndham Grange

RCA Villages managing director Andrew Philips has no doubt Wyndham Grange Village in Tarneit provides the best value resort-style retirement living close to Melbourne.

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.

IN FOCUS: The first in aid when hearing fades

Did you know that powerful and invisible hearing devices with premium technology are no longer hard to afford?

My Business: Developing a sustainable and inclusive lifestyle

Joel Wertheimer knows first-hand the difficulties that can be faced when someone with a disability needs a well-designed, affordable home to own. It was the same when he worked in the health and aged care sector in the role of property manager for more than 15 years.

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Renovations worth the wait

The $7 million refurbishment of Seddon’s Millennium House Community Centre was officially opened last week. The centre, which is home to not-for-profit aged care and...