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Talking about start-ups
Victoria University and Startup Victoria have launched a podcast in which they interview start-up founders about the realities of growing their businesses in a global…
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Call to shop local
As we enjoy more freedoms, I would like to encourage everyone to support our local traders by shopping locally. Many of these businesses are operating…
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Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards finalists announced
Following more than 18 months of adversity and challenges forced by the lengthy COVID-19 lockdowns, Hobsons Bay’s best businesses are being recognised in the 2021…
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State and council combine for park improvements
Maribyrnong Council and the state government have partnered to create three new and improved park spaces. The dog park at Thomson Reserve in Maribyrnong includes…
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Try your hand at bowls
Now that the days of lockdown are over, people are invited to head down and try a sport that you can enjoy for a lifetime…
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Frog census count marks 20 years
Frog enthusiasts and watchers are getting ready to be on the hunt for frogs in their local area as part of the Frog Census. The…
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Western United sets membership goal
Western United is hoping to break through the 10,000 member barrier for the upcoming A-League season. Having increased its member base to about 7500 in…
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VU ready to welcome back international students
Victoria University has welcomed the state government’s plan to get international students back in the country and back into universities. The state government recently announced…
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Messages promote vaccine
Personal messages and anecdotes from local identities and business owners spelling out the importance of vaccination are rolling out across Maribyrnong. Maribyrnong council is continuing…
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In the mood for musical connection
A Newport musical duo is raring to get back on the circuit and performing again, but the venues they have in mind are far from…
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Scienceworks back in the swing
Scienceworks is once again sparking imaginations after reopening to the public following the lengthy lockdown. Museums Victoria welcomed visitors back to Scienceworks and its other…
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January 26 feedback focus
Almost 40,000 postcards are being delivered to Maribyrnong residents seeking views on how the council should recognise the legacy of January 26. The council is…
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Changing face of local industry
Hobsons Bay Council is calling for feedback to help shape a future vision for key industrial precincts. The council has identified four main objectives to…
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Cash is Reality
You may have heard the phrase: “Turnover is Vanity. Profit is Sanity. Cash is Reality”. In business this is so true. Obviously it is good…
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The purpose of marketing
What is marketing? These days the term gets mixed up with public relations, digital marketing, social media etc and so it is not uncommon for…
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