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Stepping back from a demanding full-time clinical schedule is a highly anticipated milestone. You have dedicated countless years to your patients, colleagues and medical practice. Now, it is time to reclaim some of your own time. Moving into semi-retirement is an exciting prospect, but it requires a fundamental shift in how you view and generate your income.

Custom moulded in Melbourne to fit your ears and expertly produced by a team of local and international manufacturers, earLAB offers the best hearing protection for all Australians. At your appointment we take custom ear impressions, which gives ACS Custom an accurate model of your ears to build your hearing protection from. Custom hearing protection is essential for preventing noise induced hearing loss, which is a common issue in many high noise environments.

Noticing a change in your hearing can feel completely overwhelming whether you’re 18 or 80! Perhaps you are struggling to follow conversations in a crowded cafe, or you constantly need to turn your head to catch what someone is saying. Hearing loss in one ear, often called unilateral hearing loss or single-sided deafness, is a surprisingly common experience.

The name “Urban Design Group” represents a long list of people who have been associated with manufacturing quality products for over 60 years. Urban Design Group continues to expand its range of products and services for its customers year after year. Our commitment is to work with our customers, ensuring they can always trust and be confident of receiving quality streetscape products and services.

Modern Australian cities are under pressure to move more people through busy streets and suburbs without simply adding more cars to the road. That is where good urban design comes in. Cycling infrastructure needs to work as a complete system, and secure places to leave a bike are a small but essential part of that system.

Using custom-built tracks and compact, high-quality motors, we create seamless movement for curtains, blinds, and awnings. Ideal for high or hard-to-reach windows and spaces that demand both comfort and convenience.

We all love spending quality time outside, especially when the weather is absolutely perfect for a weekend barbecue with friends and family. But sometimes the glaring midday sun, chilly wind or a sudden rain shower can chase us right back indoors! Upgrading your outdoor living areas with smart technology is a brilliant way to reclaim that space and make it usable in any season.

Most of us have driven while feeling tired at some point, whether it’s after a long day at work, a weekend away, or an early morning start. The problem is that fatigue doesn’t just make driving uncomfortable, it can seriously affect concentration, reaction times, and decision-making.

"So, why am I banging on about how great receiving a compliment is and why 94% of Australians* agree? Because I’m offering you, the customer, your money back if you don’t get any compliments on your skin after using my active skincare. Yep, I’m so bloody confident you’ll experience a mood-boosting compliment on your skin while using Angry Doctor that I’m guaranteeing a refund if you don’t. It’s my ‘Look At Me Guarantee’ and yes, in theory, it’s pretty bonkers—but this is how much I believe in (and stand by) my products." - Dr. Howard Webster of Angry Doctor Skincare.

Australians love the outdoors. Beach days, backyard barbecues, fishing trips, kids’ sport, camping weekends- we spend plenty of time under the sun. Unfortunately, we also believe a few sunscreen myths that can quietly damage our skin over the years.

A great smile is not simply about having perfectly straight, dazzling-white teeth. In fact, the science behind an attractive smile involves a combination of symmetry, balance, facial proportions and natural expression.

Proudly Australian-made certified and manufactured by a talented team of local specialists, our custom curtains offer a perfect blend of elegance, functionality, and durability.

When you’re trying to make your home more energy efficient, curtains probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. You might think about solar panels, insulation, double glazing, or upgrading the air conditioner. However, your windows can be a major source of unwanted heat gain and heat loss, and the right window furnishings can help.

Our long standing clients operate in many areas that include local government, property developers, schools (public & private) and a long list of customers in the private sector.

Australia is lucky to have some incredible urban parks, from sprawling green spaces in our capital cities to smaller neighbourhood parks tucked between busy suburban streets. But what makes one park feel inviting while another feels like little more than an empty patch of grass? The answer often comes down to thoughtful design, accessibility and the details that encourage people to stay.

In this series, I’ll be delving into the extraordinary makeup of our skin. By the end of it, you’ll hopefully have 1) a greater appreciation of how hard your skin works to protect you, and 2) a greater desire to look after it in return.

Your forties have a funny way of sneaking up on you. One day you’re washing your face with whatever’s sitting in the shower, and the next you’re wondering where those forehead lines came from. The reality is that your skin changes as you age. Collagen production slows, cell turnover becomes less efficient, and years of sun exposure begin to show. The good news? You don’t need a bathroom cabinet full of products to look after your skin.