The Australian Government wants to hear from small businesses, franchise businesses and others about improving protections for small businesses from unfair contract terms (UCTs). In November 2016 business-to-business UCT laws were enacted to help p...
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The Australian Small Business Advisory Services (ASBAS) program provides low-cost, high-quality digital advisory services to small businesses across Victoria. The program is delivered in Knox by Melbourne Innovation Centre in partnership with...
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My Business Health, a free web portal designed to provide holistic support to small business owners, is now live. Many small and family business owners may not be aware that their everyday worries – be it cash flow, staff related concerns or paying...
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GST is a 10% tax paid on most goods and services sold or consumed in Australia. You must register for GST if you: run a business or enterprise that has a turnover of $75,000 or more per year run a not-for-profit organisation that has a t...
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It’s not too late to join the other 550,000 employers who are reporting through Single Touch Payroll (STP), but time is running out. If you aren’t reporting through STP, you can start by: finding a software solution that’s right for you. ...
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Supply chain companies which formerly supported car manufacturing in Australia remain in business, despite the closure of the Ford, Toyota, and Holden manufacturing plants, according to a government report released this month by Minister for Industry...
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Registrations are now open to help build the North East Link. More than 10,000 jobs and millions of dollars of contracts will be up for grabs, as part of the $15.8 billion project that will carry up to 135,000 vehicles daily, slash travel times by ...
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The Tutoring Company has been awarded "Top 50 Organisations in Education" - the only Australian tutoring organisation to receive this award! "Being presented with the award in front of an audience of global leaders in education at the GFEL Conferen...
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Registrations are now open for Business Clean Up Day - Tuesday, 25 February 2020. In 2020 Clean Up Australia (CUA) will be celebrating their 30th anniversary and all that has been achieved by their volunteers over the past three decades. Clean...
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The ACCC is warning the community, including small businesses, to be careful when making donations to support bushfire charities and fund raising initiatives. Scammers are targeting people by pretending to represent legitimate or well-known chariti...
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Your ABN details are used by emergency services and government agencies to help identify and contact businesses like yours during times of emergency and potential disaster. Make sure your ABN details are up to date so you don’t miss out on receivin...
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The winners of the inaugural Knox Design and Development Excellence Awards have been revealed. As urban density increases to cater for a growing and changing population, Knox Council is committed to working with the community and industry on improv...
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Matthews Australasia has been inducted into Family Business Australia's (FBA) Hall of Fame. Announced at the FBA’s annual Awards Dinner and Conference in September, Lester Nichol, chairman of Matthews Australasia, said staff throughout the company ...
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In early 2020, Knox businesses can apply for a grant that will help them improve energy efficiency practices and technologies. The Federal Government’s Energy Efficient Communities Program will deliver $50 million of grants to assist businesses and...
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Social enterprises are the frontline for driving the economic value of the not-for-profit sector. While it is hard to estimate the economic value given the diversity of the providers, businesses and agencies that operate as not-for-profits, IBISWor...
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A sold-out Women on the Go Expo and Forum for 2019! Superbly MC’d by Danielle Storey, CEO of Eastern Innovation , the event was opened by Cr Darren Pearce who has a particular interest in economic development. WOTG 2019 attracted 38 businesses ...
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When your staff numbers grow from 45 to 155 and revenue increases from $30M to $80M in six years, you know that you are doing something right. And so do Blue Connections’ customers and organisations who hand out awards, because many trophies adorn ...
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Three into one doesn’t always go, but for Securinvest, it has worked very well. A full financial services group, Securinvest has successfully merged three offices — from Boronia, Bulleen and Wheelers Hill — into a much larger one at Caribbean Park’...
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Thanks to Deakin Business School’s ‘Interns in Industry’ program, Emerson Automation Solutions has ticked the box on several projects that have been outstanding for too long. Sue Logan, Emerson’s Human Resources Director, jumped at the chance to ta...
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Global ‘know how’ and innovation in food was out in force recently at Global Table. One of the largest food business events ever staged in Australia, Global Table attracted thousands of professionals, global innovators and incredibly talented food ...
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After 40 years under the management of Knox Council and with the generous support of two local op shops during this time, the Knox Community Welfare Fund has found a new home at Knox Infolink, the largest emergency relief agency in Knox. The Fund w...
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Set to undergo a $107 million redevelopment, the State Basketball Centre (SBC) offers a range of promotional opportunities including exposure to thousands of people every week. An original resident of the SBC, the Knox Basketball Association is the...
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Being passionate and different to their ‘competitors’ is what Brett and Marrianne Sansom have achieved with their start-up in Boronia: Cork the Liquor Store. Located at 197 Scoresby Road, Cork specialises in boutique wine, premium spirits and craft...
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This month (November 2019), Caribbean Business Park will welcome its latest resident, Edgepoint Homes. Having just celebrated its 10th anniversary, this medium density residential builder has grown considerably since its first construction job in F...
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On 22 October, the State Basketball Centre in Wantirna South hosted the elite from Victoria's booming manufacturing industry. A bumper crowd of close to 1000 delegates and dignitaries attended the sixth annual Victorian Manufacturing Showcase 2019 ...
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Nominations are now open for the 2020 Food & Beverage Industry Awards. Submitting a nomination for the Food & Beverage Industry Awards is a great way to acknowledge recent success within your company. The Awards recognise the best in food and bever...
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We couldn’t have asked for a better time to launch a startup in Australia, with the amount of programs, resources and interest from Australians. However, startup founders often make predictable and preventable mistakes, meaning education is vital. ...
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Christmas parties There is no separate fringe benefits tax (FBT) category for Christmas parties and you may encounter many different circumstances when providing these events to your staff. Fringe benefits provided by you, an associate, or under a...
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If your business sells gift cards or vouchers you’ll need to comply with new laws which came into effect from 1 November 2019. What are the new legal requirements? The key changes of the new gift card laws are: a mandatory minimum three ...
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Small-Scale and Craft Program Through the 2018 election commitment "Taking Our Local Produce to the World", the Victorian Government is supporting small-scale and craft agribusinesses across Victoria to grow, increase market opportunities for high...
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Victorian business-people can now access information in languages other than English about how to get help to resolve a business dispute or what they need to know before they sign a retail lease. The Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) has...
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The Entrepreneurs Programme provides businesses with independent business advice and a business evaluation action plan to increase capability to trade in Australian markets and/or markets in other countries. At no cost to your business, an independ...
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The Victorian Government will implement a state-wide ban on lightweight plastic shopping bags from 1 November 2019. Is your business ready? The Vic Bag Ban The ban applies to ALL retailers – including supermarkets, greengrocers, bak...
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WorkSafe Health and Safety Month is here - October 2019 Health and Safety Month is the time to discuss safety in your workplace. There are events happening all around the state which offer a great opportunity to make sure you're up to date with...
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National Recycling Week - 11-17 November 2019 WIN one of five $100 JB HiFi vouchers and give valuable materials in your mobile the opportunity to have a new life with a fun staff engagement activity. Get your workplace involved in a Monday Muster...
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This breakfast session will inform manufacturers on ways to achieve savings on their waste disposal and conversion. Featuring innovative speakers from SEMMA's member base, attendees will be inspired with successful case studies on changes which ...
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The federal government’s $50 million advanced manufacturing fund for SMEs is now open, with grants of up to $1 million on offer for technology-based projects. The federal government’s Manufacturing Modernisation Fund was announced in the lead up to...
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R U OK? Day - Thursday 12 September R U OK?Day is Australia's national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone to ask, “Are you OK?” and to remember every day of the year to support people who may be struggling with life’s ups and downs. ...
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People who walk before or during work are generally healthier, more productive and less likely to be sick or absent. It's in the best interests of all individuals and organisations to build walking into their daily routine and support the Walk to Wor...
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What is Health and Safety Month? Health and Safety Month is the time to discuss safety in your workplace. Come and hear the latest from industy experts who lead the way in many disciplines including: construction hazardous manual hand...
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Join Australia's biggest celebration of commuter riding at National Ride2Work Day on Wednesday 16 October 2019. Host a Ride2Work breakfast at your workplace Knox City Council is proud to support Ride2Work Day and is offering a $50 Coles or ...
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Carers & Job Seekers - have you ever wanted to start an online business? If you’ve ever dreamed about starting your own online business, but don’t know where to start we can help! You need to say YES to one of the following criteria. Are you: ...
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Moral Fairground is very excited to announce we are opening up our doors to receive pitches for the Ethical Enterprise Competition 2019. This is for ethical enterprises that are at the idea stage, or less than 24 months old. If you have an idea and...
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Mental health is a state of wellbeing that allows people to realise their potential while coping with the ordinary challenges of life. Good mental health supports people to thrive in their life, work and relationships with others. Meanwhile, mental...
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What do I need to know about IP before I trade internationally? Australia is one of the 15 wealthiest countries on Earth. Despite this, it only makes up about 1% to 2% of the world’s GDP. In other words, 98% to 99% of the world’s economic activity...
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In partnership with RMIT University, Telstra, and the Digital Innovation Festival Victoria, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is proud to invite you to participate in MAVHACK – an exciting multi-stakeholder event designed to help reinvent h...
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A highly innovative program for women in business based in Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne seeking meaningful and practical business assistance. Through a combination of flexible online and in-person delivery you will get ‘real time’ mentoring supp...
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Media Release from premier.vic.gov.au The Andrews Labor Government is taking the next step towards developing a circular economy that maximises the reuse of materials and reduces the amount of waste that goes to landfill. Victorians have an ...
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As business owner, it’s important that you take the time to set goals and review your business as a whole. Having clear, well-defined goals can: help your business grow achieve your objectives improve teamwork and collaboration h...
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You can claim a deduction for most expenses you incur to run your business, as long as they directly relate to how you earn assessable income. Travel If you or your employees travel for work, you can claim deductions on transport such as airf...
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Love Food Hate Waste is a free short program to help Victorian hospitality venues prevent food waste, reduce costs and increase profits. The program is open to all Victorian hospitality businesses such as cafes, restaurants, pubs, clubs, hotels an...
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This tax time, the ATO is making things easier for small business. Whether you use a registered tax agent or manage your own tax affairs, they have a range of tips and have improved online tools to help you get it right. Visit www.ato.gov.au/Tax-t...
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How aware are you of cyber security threats to your small business? How resilient would your business be if attacked? This survey is being conducted by the Australian Cyber Security Centre, which leads the Australian Government’s efforts to improve...
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Reducing the impacts of plastics on the Victorian environment Lightweight, single-use plastic shopping bags will be banned across Victoria from 1 November this year, under new legislation introduced to parliament today by the Andrews Labor Governm...
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Winter has started early this year, spare a thought for those doing it tough in our local Knox community. This EOFY you can help continue to provide a hot meal, warm environment and sense of belonging to those in need by giving to their Winter App...
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The Governor of Victoria Export Awards (GOVEA) are the most prestigious export awards in Victoria. Rewarding the state's most successful and innovative exporters with the stamp of international success, a GOVEA gives your business recognition in loca...
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Knox Council has signed its first Environmental Upgrade Agreement (EUA) with Glenfern Dental in Upper Ferntree Gully, allowing the business to install a 12.6kW solar PV system that will ultimately reduce operating costs and reduce its environmental...
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The Back In Motion Bayswater team is fundraising this month to support a fulltime Health clinic for the indigenous Australian community on remote Palm Island, QLD. The team are running a “make a staff member dress up for a day” competition f...
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Local Bayswater business, Andrew Donald Design Engineering (ADDE) have been announced as the winner of Most Innovative Manufacturing Company award at The Endeavour Awards . Finalists were evaluated on their innovative Australian made and/or desi...
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Camatic Seating have been honoured by the Victorian Government, selected as one of the finalists in the 2019 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards - Medium Business category, held on Tuesday, 14 May 2019. Shortlisted from a group of seve...
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‘Yellow’ notices now online An initiative of Knox City Council now allows all advertised planning applications to be viewed online. Under Section 52 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, planning applications are advertised where a proposal ...
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Knox City Council is leading the charge to a more sustainable future for local drivers, installing two electric vehicle charging stations. Located at the Civic Centre in Wantirna South, one of the electric charge points is available for members of ...
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A brand new building at 10 Lakeview Drive in Scoresby’s Caribbean Park is the new home of Matthews Australasia. CEO Mark Dingley said continual growth pushed the move from Rowville to a new home in Scoresby’s Caribbean Park for the 91 staff in the ...
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Businesses in Knox now have access to an innovative funding mechanism to fund building upgrades. Environmental Upgrade Finance (EUF) is a long-term, fixed-interest loan to upgrade the environmental performance of buildings where the loan repayments...
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T he latest edition of the Knox Business Life is out now! Inside you will find: Community & Council Plan update CVGT provides a perfect match LOTE staffing works for Catten New KIOSC Director If Uni is Not Right for You N...
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With all the negative publicity surrounding plastic, Megara Australia is a plastics manufacturer with a difference. The Bayswater-based company has launched a video showing how it closes the loop on its Promeg polypropylene manufacturing process, c...
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Whether it’s water, power, waste, ingredients, containers and even toilet paper, Natures Organics takes the ‘least impact’ path. From its Ferntree Gully facility, Natures Organics manufactures more than 42 million litres of product per year, produc...
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Nitto Australia has been announced as sponsor of the annual Knox Sport and Leisure Awards, which acknowledge and reward the dedicated volunteers in local clubs. The Awards also recognise clubs that have worked diligently to provide positive program...
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Solving challenges is the very foundation of Rust-Oleum. After all, its founder, sea captain Robert Fergusson, didn’t particularly care about paint. He just wanted to keep his ship intact. But when he noticed that a splash of fish oil had stopped t...
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Jim and Lorraine Sheppard are the owners of new Bayswater restaurant, The Guilded Rose Café. A recent immigrant from the US, Lorraine’s background heavily influences the menu, which includes her family’s recipes of BBQ sauce, southern buttermilk bi...
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It’s easy to shop with zero waste at The Source Bulk Foods at Stud Park Shopping Centre, Rowville. Opened in mid-March, the organic natural health and bulk food store, allows shoppers to buy whatever amount they want whether that’s one teaspoon or ...
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KIOSC’s new Director, Zoran Vasic, is bringing increased industry emphasis and relevance to KIOSC* learning programs and its future direction. A STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Discovery and Trade Training Centre situated at...
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Ever wondered how Knox City Council’s Economic Development team can help you better understand the services it provides to businesses in Knox? Here is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you: FAQ: How would you summarise the eco...
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Feedback and comments are helping shape a midterm review of the Community and Council Plan 2017-21, which is Knox’s roadmap for the future. The Plan describes the desired future for Knox, what the community and Council are going to focus on for the...
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When Shaun underwent a heart valve replacement, he couldn’t continue his work as an automotive workshop foreman. His employer wanted to help him find a new role, so contacted CVGT Australia, which provides an innovative and diverse disability emplo...
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Knox City Council held the inaugural Careers and Skills Forum last month. Hosted by the Economic Development team, it featured a keynote address by one of Australia’s leading education ‘Agents of Change’, Peter Hutton. The Forum was attended by m...
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Starting in a tin shed near Hastings, Phoenix Tapware has grown to become one of the dominant producers of bathroom products in Australia, picking up a swag of international awards along the way. Business growth saw moves to Burwood, Blackburn, Ver...
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Sienna Cancer Diagnostics thanks its existence to the scientists who were awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine. These researchers discovered telomerase, an enzyme that plays an important role in helping cancer cells to spread. ...
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New Touch Industries in Bayswater has welcomed two new members to the team that will save time and money. The laser cutting and fabrication company has recently installed a LiftMaster Compact connected to a TruLaser Fiber machine. Together they a...
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Planning applications to Knox Council have been digitalised. Anyone who wants to lodge a planning application has 24-hour access to lodge their application, make online payments, view the status of their planning application, see who their Planner ...
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Ritchies IGA Rowville has made a significant investment in a Fine Food and Wine Merchant concept store with many innovative features. The store redesign was based on the Ritchies Dromana store, which has been named Winner 2019 International IGA Ret...
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The final stage of the Stamford Park redevelopment has been realised! The Stamford Park Homestead restaurant in Rowville has just opened following an extensive and sympathetic expansion and renovation by owners Jason M Jones and Brahman Perera. T...
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The Bayswater-based precision sheet metal fabricator and manufacturer of sheet metal components, started with one Burmese employee and was so pleased with his work ethic and attitude that through word of mouth, Catten now employs four language other ...
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Volunteers helping to protect and restore Victoria’s land and environment can now apply for a funding boost. Landcare, Friends of Coastcare and other environment volunteer groups can apply for project grants of up to $20,000 for on-ground works, ed...
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Victoria’s leading sustainability awards program, the Premier’s Sustainability Awards, are now open for entries, featuring a new category, that celebrates the outstanding contribution made by volunteers. This year, the new Environmental Volunteerin...
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Media Release - Melbourne, Australia, 10 April 2019 ECOTECH’s 01dB Calibration, Service & Repair Centre has just received its full NATA-certification as an ISO 17025 compliant laboratory. Located at ECOTECH’s headquarters in Melbourne, the Cent...
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Hayes Girling Financial recognised with Count Financials’ 2019 Excellence in Client Engagement Award Hayes Girling Financial has received the 2019 Excellence in Client Engagement Award from Count Financial, in honour of their outstanding achieveme...
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BOOST YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM OVERVIEW Vouchers to support Victorian businesses to become more productive, employ more people, improve market access and in general, increase their scale, diversity and profitability. Round 3 of Boost Your Busi...
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It's time to recognise our health, safety and return to work champions! The everyday innovators leading the charge towards a safer way of working, and a safer Victoria. Victorians with a passion for the health and safety of workers are encour...
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Design2Thrive is a revolutionary Victorian Government initiative for Victorian SME and NFP organisations that are keen to drive sustainable, profitable growth. An interactive 12 month immersion in design-led thinking across strategy, culture, mar...
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On Monday 25 March, Knox Council's Economic Development team hosted its inaugural careers and skills forum titled "If Uni Is Not Right for You". Featuring a keynote address by one of Australia's leading education "agents of change", Peter Hutton, t...
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OVERVIEW The Energy Efficient Communities Program will deliver $50 million of grants to assist businesses and community organisations to improve energy efficiency practices and technologies and better manage energy consumption to reduce thei...
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Single Touch Payroll (STP) extends to small employers with 19 or less employees from 1 July 2019. This means you report your employees' tax and superannuation information to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) each time you pay them. There is a ...
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Knox Business Life Issue 61, April 2018 In this Issue you will find: Nitto moves to Knox Homewood apprentice wins Skill/jobs pop-up at Knox Fest Mayor's message Siemens code camp for kids Tell us what you thin...
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On Friday, 9 November Westfield Knox celebrated its 40th anniversary. The centre opened in 1977 with 88 stores and had 34,000 sqm of GLA (gross lettable area). Since then, Knox has had two major redevelopments (1990 and 2003) and today the centre...
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Victorians who have made a significant impact on the lives of others through community education have been recognised at the 2017 Victorian Learn Local Awards. The awards recognise the inspirational efforts of learners, practitioners and training p...
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Knox City Council has once again hosted a successful Corporate National Tree Day planting event. Held in July, more than 1,000 grasses, shrubs and trees were planted at Ferny Creek Reserve in Upper Ferntree Gully, contributing to the habitat and fo...
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Peter Chaffey has received the EDA Award for Excellence - Agent of Change - for his pioneering work in developing and delivering a host of projects that have driven innovation and change over the past 35 years. Economic Development Australia (EDA) ...
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Matthews Australasia is on the move! Business growth has necessitated the Australian company moving to larger premises, which are currently being built at Caribbean Park. Matthews has been headquartered for more than 40 years in the south-eastern s...
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Jessica Gilchrist and her family launched Pink Boots Hire in July 2017, a new business that provides scissors lifts, all terrains, cherry pickers and knuckle booms. Over the past 12-18 months of her entrepreneurial journey, Jess has overcome cancer...
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Little more than one kilometre from its first health centre that was established 10 years ago, Pinnacle Health Club is about to open its fourth centre at Caribbean Park. Back in 2007, Ben Stallworthy was a postman in Knox and looking for the right ...
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The My Business Awards is the longest-standing business awards program in Australia and identifies and acknowledges the achievements of Australia’s best business operators. Winners of these prestigious awards represent the best of the best and in t...
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“More space and room to grow” is the primary reason for welcoming The Note Group to Rowville. After 24 years in Mitcham, moving in August to larger premises in Rowville allowed The Note Group to consolidate two warehouses into one, providing greate...
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Ferntree Gully Kia has been awarded Australia's Number One KIA Dealer three years in a row: 2014, 2015 and 2016. Dealer Principal, Cameron Doidge, purchased the business in 2012 and also owns Ferntree Gully Hyundai, Doncaster Holden and Doncaster H...
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Two Knox businesses were finalists in the 2017 WorkSafe Victoria Awards: Viewscape and Branach. Open to Victorians in any industry, the awards have nine categories and celebrate everything from individual achievements to business solutions and inve...
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Waterman Business Centres’ largest business hub at almost 7,500 sqm is nearing completion at Caribbean Park. Set to open in December, the centre will provide businesses ranging from entrepreneurs to large enterprises with the opportunity to access...
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Drug manufacturer IDT Australia has signed an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Development agreement with the Victorian state government. The exact terms of the agreement have not been disclosure however an announcement has confirmed the deal...
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At a time when technology has a huge bearing over the industry’s future, Australia’s manufacturers are running at different paces. Mark Dingley, Matthews Australasia’s newly appointed CEO, discusses the implications for an industry stuck in two minds...
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Newly elected Knox City Council Mayor, Cr John Mortimore, has previewed a year of growth and delivery—thanking his colleagues for their faith in his leadership. Mayor Mortimore said he was thrilled to be elected to the role at a meeting of Council ...
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The 2017 Women on the Go Forum and Expo on 25 August did not disappoint the packed room at Knox City Council's municipal offices. A varied mix of exhibitors bordered the room offering everything from photography and women’s fitness to a youth servi...
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The transformation of Bayswater Village is nearing completion. This renewal started in 2016 with the removal of the level crossings at both Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road. The works included the construction of a premium train station built s...
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The Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, addressing a business breakfast at the Australian High Commission in London, welcomed the announcement by Mr Pascal Soriot, Chief Executive of AstraZeneca, of a $100 million investment in its Australian manufactu...
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Industrial pipework specialist, Air Energy in Knoxfield, has just completed supplying a project for a gold mine in outback Australia that houses the largest horizontal fuel farm in the southern hemisphere. Newmont’s Tanami underground gold mine is ...
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"It was the turning point for me," says Natalie Wild from Redefine Life, a health counselling and support services centre in Boronia. Natalie is referring to a business development program she participated in hosted by Knox City Council as part of ...
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Australia’s largest Christmas specialist store has opened its second store on Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully. Christmas Elves was established in Preston in 2010 and is 100 per cent Australian owned and operated. This Christmas wonderland stocks ...
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After site preparations commenced 18 months ago, PFD Food Services started moving its operations from its original Rushdale Street facility to its new Henderson Road, Knoxfield location in early November. PFD delivers fresh seafood, meat, frozen pr...
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Knox City Council will be constructing a new road bridge linking Henderson Road North to Henderson Road South. Planning for the bridge across Corhanwarrabul Creek is well underway and when construction is completed in June 2019, the bridge will: ...
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When Storage King Knoxfield opened in July 2016, one of the company's aims was to engage with the local community. Sarah Fewell, Storage King’s Manager, said it was during one of the many Economic Development events at Knox Council she had attended...
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The EIBC has been purpose built for YOU! The EIBC is a place for dynamic and passionate people with entrepreneurial flare who want to commercialise their innovative ideas. If you are looking for a collaborative space that will see you ready, ...
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Opportunities for local business locally... Knox City Council now list all Tenders via ICN Gateway Current Tenders: KNO - Concrete Renewal, Upgrades and Associated Works Victoria - Australia Clo...
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Bayswater manufacturer, Duratray International Pty Ltd will start exporting gigantic truck trays to New Caledonia from last week as a result of a collaborative effort with the Napthine Government. Minister for Manufacturing, David Hodgett, announce...
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Local business owner Stephen Coster who runs Chosen Bean cafe at Mountain Gate shopping centre has recently won a bronze medal at the Australian International Coffee Awards for his espresso. This was reported in the Local Knox Leader Newspaper, pag...
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Bayswater-based company ProQuip is reducing its electricity bills while reducing its carbon footprint since installing a solar system. Martin Haines, managing director of ProQuip, said switching to solar as in direct response to rising electricity...
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Alex John, local plumber invented the BENT-OVER Silicone Nozzle, the world's first flexible, extendable and reusable silicone nozzle. The BENT-OVER Silicone Nozzle recently came in fourth for an Australian innovation award. BENT-OVER Silicone Nozzles...
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Industrial Laser Cutting (iLasercut) in Townsville joins the New Touch Group of Companies Victorian based New Touch Laser Cutting are pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Industrial Laser Cutting (iLasercut) in Townsville. With a strong f...
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2013 Australian Small Business Champion Awards For the third time in four years, King's Fibreglass from Bayswater has been named Champion Manufacturing at the Australian Small Business Champion Gala Dinner and awards Ceremony! The Dinner an...
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Aerodynamics; a unity of two great brands For over 30 years two brands have dominated truck aerodynamics ; Fuelscoop for cab mount products and NoseCone for body and trailer mounted devices. Aerotrans Australia, located in Scoresby, is ...
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Save Money whilst Supporting Local Wildlife! One man is really making a difference in Ramage Street, Bayswater, the location of his cleaning products business, Lorel Ipsum. Greg Pearce has lived and worked in Knox all his life and loves the bush. ...
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Commitment to workplace health and wellbeing - 2012 Awards Parmalat conducted WorkSafe Worker Health Checks in 2010 and were alarmed by the results. The number of people who had participated who were in the high risk categories for potentially li...
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Hard work. Dedication . Innovative thinking . That's been the secret to success and growth for Acrylic Display Industries (ADI) and iCreate in Knox. What began as a family-based small business in a garage ten years ago, is now an employer of 22 pe...
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Every business faces change: Times. Economic climates. Product types Managing change is where BJ Seminars comes into its own. Just back from overseas This locally-based business - led by facilitators Sue James and Chris Bennett – h...
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Are you a local business who wants to help shape our future workforce? This is where you can get involved. The KIOSC (Knox Innovation Opportunity & Sustainability Centre) is a $10.3m purpose built innovation and technology centre that has r...
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The Grand on Cathies Lane The Grand on Cathies Lane recently won the 3AW Momentum Small Business Success Awards for the month of June. These awards support and celebrate small business innovation and success. The Grand on Cathies Lane is honou...
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Ecotech acquires Alstom's chemistry and environmental business Ecotech, a global leader in environmental monitoring, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Alstom's Chemistry and Environmental (C&E) business in Queensland. ...
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