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My Business: Hearing is believing

Active Audiology has built up an outstanding reputation in its nearly eight years of operation in Altona, helping people with their hearing issues and...

IN FOCUS: Discover brilliant Croatian flavours

A bank and a missionary chapel for old seamen in the 19th century and premises of various businesses up until recently, the lovely heritage-listed building at 139 Nelson Place in Williamstown is now home to Ragusa Republika, a fine dining restaurant celebrating Croatian cuisine.

IN FOCUS: Just the place for pure indulgence

Porters Williamstown has carved out a significant niche in the Nelson Place dining precinct since John and Zoey Porter opened the chic restaurant just under 12 months ago.

Do you have a business in Hobsons Bay?

Nominations for the 2019 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards are now open until Friday 19 July.

My Business: Jim’s Self Storage judged the best

More than 23 years ago, Jim and Barbara Morgan purchased a building in Techno Park Drive, Williamstown. Jim had the vision of turning it into a self-storage facility so using his engineering background, he applied this knowledge to convert the original building.

My Business: Porters Williamstown: a flavour feast

Established as a new star in the Nelson Place dining precinct nearly a year ago, Porters Williamstown celebrates the best of mod-Aus cuisine, yet draws for its menu from the rich diversity of the villages of Europe and the finesse of France to the simplicity of Japan and spice of east

A $2 coin changes girls’ and women’s lives

A $2 donation is all that’s needed to get together with a group of mothers, daughters, sisters and friends to see ‘Embrace’, a documentary promoting positive body image already seen by millions worldwide.

My Business: Altona Sports Club basks in glory

More room has to be found on the trophy shelf at Altona Sports Club.

My Business: Developing a sustainable and inclusive lifestyle

Joel Wertheimer knows first-hand the difficulties that can be faced when someone with a disability needs a well-designed, affordable home to own. It was the same when he worked in the health and aged care sector in the role of property manager for more than 15 years.

Anzac Day: A celebration of Aussie war nurses

Ever since the first nurses sailed for the Boer War in 1900, Australian nurses have served in theatres of war and conflict around the world. They have worked in hazardous conditions, endured extreme discomfort, and

IN FOCUS: Amarco: Living made easy

Bruce and Heather Etherton enjoyed 25 years of inner-city high-rise living after moving from their farm in north-west Victoria. The pair enjoyed the evening social life, the convenient location and the freedom that comes with apartment living.

IN FOCUS: Porters puts pizzazz into Nelson Place

Putting a bold new stamp on Nelson Place restaurant precinct, Porters Williamstown opened its doors last September with little fanfare but much anticipation.

IN FOCUS: The first in aid when hearing fades

Did you know that powerful and invisible hearing devices with premium technology are no longer hard to afford?

Taste the best of Melbourne’s West in March

The culture and culinary diversity of Melbourne’s west will be on show this month when Eat Drink Westside (EDW) kicks off in style with 25 delicious events running as part of Melbourne Food & Wine Festival (MFWF) from March 8-24.

Wear red for Heart Health Day

Did you know that heart disease is still the leading cause of death in Australia? The team members at Footscray’s Eleanor Clinic are passionate about preventative care.

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