Jo McGrane from Williamstown has clearly found her career niche. She greets furry customers into the shop and sends them home with tails wagging, loves to chat with pet-obsessed people who enthusiastically share those never ending tales and brings a personal touch to every single transaction. Six months ago, Jo opened the doors of “Dirty […]
Adrian Butera Steps Up Into New Role
Compton Green Director, Adrian Butera’s unwavering commitment and passion to the real estate industry was recognised last night as he has been awarded with the prestigious role, Senior Vice President of The Real Estate Institute of Victoria. President of The Real Estate Institute of Victoria, Neville Sanders has warmly welcomed Adrian Butera into the new […]
“Brunch on Ferguson” Opens Its Doors
Once working in a conservative law environment for 20 years, Tina Crowley’s highlight of the day was lunch time where she would stroll the David Jones café strip seeking to indulge in her passion, food. She is the first one to admit, “I’m a self-confessed foodie. I’m just so excited about everything to do with […]
A Glimpse Of A Yarraville Favourite
Iain Munro, a Scottish-born hospitality worker dreamt in his early teens of owning a “successful little cake shop.” A few years out of school, he then falls in love with an Australian girl and they decide to make the move to Oz to fill their aspirations of opening up their own local café. Iain’s story […]
Getting The Spin On A Fitness Trend
I’ve never been one of those fitness fanatics to try gimmicky body makeovers or extreme fad diets. I think about attending the gym but never get around to it. Instead, I go for walks with my two shihtzus, Daisy and Lily. When news broke out that a Williamstown business, “Hypoxi Studio” had opened its doors […]
A Day In The Life Of Roshini Fernando
In a quest to find out what the role of a Property Manager entails, I shadowed Roshini Fernando for the day. While many of my preconceptions about the role of a Property Manager proved to be true, I also gained a deeper, in-depth understanding and respect for her profession. A day in the life of […]
An Architect’s Idea
The growing Melbourne-based practice, königsberg bridges architects skillfully crafts innovative architecture which intrigues long after the completion. Director, Steffen Mattaboni is a creative and passionate individual who takes an exceptional hands-on approach to his work. Steffen’s background encompasses a 16 year successful career working internationally and in Melbourne. In 2009, he founded königsberg bridges architects. […]
Yarraville Special Developmental School Embraces Innovation
Students from Yarraville Special Developmental School have tapped into the latest technology, iPads. The interactive technology opens up a range of possibilities for students with special needs. School Principal, Allan Cleland explained how iPads present exceptional learning opportunities for students as teachers are discovering a wide array of useful apps. “Combining traditional techniques with the […]
Fight For Life
On average, 12 women die every hour of ovarian cancer worldwide. Yvonne Moon knows the statistics because she lost her best friend to the insidious disease which is often dubbed the ‘silent killer.’ With the support of the Rotary Club of Williamstown, Yvonne founded RoCan (Rotary Against Ovarian Cancer) and she has since raised over […]
