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Rex Paine Timber & Hardware has been your local building, renovation, and hardware store in Wastonia for over 20 years. However, the family business has been going much longer than that with our story beginning back in 1927, when Paine’s Biz Buzz Hardware was founded by Louis & Annette Paine in Thornbury. They specialised in selling hardware, soft furnishings, and domestic goods. By 1960, the business had expanded across four sites, and by 1967 it had grown to eight cousins working together across five branches alongside Louis’ sons. Shaun’s grandfather Reg, and his three sons Rex, Noel & John built a growing business in the ‘80s and acquired two new sites in the ‘90s – Danahers Mitre10 in 1995 & Watsonia Timber & Hardware Mitre10 in 1993 where Rex Paine Timber & Hardware exists now. Rex & Shaun went their own way in 2004 after Shaun’s brother Travis had left in 2003 and Shaun took over running the Thornbury & Watsonia sites. After a few years of trying new things and seeing the hardware market changing, Rex decided to retire and sold the Thornbury & Watsonia Mitre10 store properties and Shaun purchased the Watsonia Timber Yard. Alongside his cousins at Bizz Buzz Hardware across the road in Watsonia, the legacy of this family business continues.

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At Orb Excavations, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality earthmoving and excavation services tailored to meet the unique needs of each project. Based in Melbourne, we specialize in a wide range of services, including land clearing, site preparation, retaining wall construction, pool and spa removal, trenching, hardscaping, and more. Our team brings decades of combined experience and a commitment to excellence in every job we undertake. We are a proudly Australian-owned and operated company with a passion for delivering exceptional results in both residential and commercial projects. Led by our founder, Sam Tashakor, a civil engineer with a deep-rooted knowledge of the industry, we approach every project with precision, care, and expertise. Sam's extensive background in civil engineering, combined with a love for hands-on work, has driven Orb Excavations to become a trusted name in the industry. Our family business has grown from humble beginnings to become a well-known service provider in Melbourne and the surrounding areas. We believe in offering personalized services, working closely with clients to understand their vision, and ensuring that their project is completed on time and within budget.