News
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A good dog day!
The Chessington Street Dog Park in Williams Landing was home to a very special kind of Christmas event on Friday 5 December. A group of…
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Dead heat at the Werribee Cup
Not many people could have predicted what would happen at the 2025 Werribee Cup, as more than 4000 turned out to witness the first dead…
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Vivaan: Double virtuoso
Being a prodigy at one instrument is impressive as it is, but Wyndham’s own Vivaan is a virtuoso of both the drums and piano. It…
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My Place
Becky Cui is an art teacher, artist and organiser of the annual Wyndham Multicultural Lunar Festival. She discussed her connection to Wyndham with Jaidyn Kennedy.…
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Graffiti investigation
Police are investigating a report of criminal damage in Hoppers Crossing between 4 and 5 December. A fence near a place of worship on Hogan’s…
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Handbrake on home building lifted
The state government has announced changes to car parking requirements designed to make it easier to build homes in areas with strong public transport connections.…
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Tough retail crime laws pass
In a major crackdown on workplace violence, the state government has passed the Crimes Amendment (Retail, Fast Food, Hospitality and Transport Worker Harm) Act 2025,…
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Powering Victoria’s future through creativity
The state government has unveiled its newest strategy for Victoria’s creative industries. Released on Monday 1 December, Creative State 2028 outlines a three-year plan to…
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New regulations make psychological health a priority
In a landmark move, Victorian employers have to now take specific steps to identify psychosocial hazards and control work-related risks to mental health. The Occupational…
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Sport
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Bees bounce back
Werribee got an important win as the first half of the Bowls Victoria division 2, section 1 competition came to an end on Saturday. While…
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Two re-sign for Werribee
Louis Pinnuck is back for a 10th season while Myles McCluggage is hoping to backup a strong first season at Werribee in the Victorian Football…
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Centurions are on the board
Werribee Centrals got its first win of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Clark Shield season on Sunday. Rain washed out much of the play on…
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Cricket comp hitting sixes
The North West Cricket Club’s three competitions continue to grow with an even bigger season planned for January. The club, which is based in Tarneit,…
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Roos visit Wyndham basketball
Wyndham Basketball Association’s all-abilities program had some special guests on Tuesday afternoon as community connections were fostered. North Melbourne players attended the program as part…
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Davis the Giant
Greater Western Sydney was the first AFL club to show interest in possibly drafting Western Jets’ Finn Davis. While he would later speak to other…
In Business
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Build confidence in the water at BlueFit Swimming
As Australia prepares for another hot summer, swim schools across the country are seeing a clear shift: more new families to Australia are prioritising swim…
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Fashion, horses and fun at the Werribee Cup
The Picklebet Werribee Cup is back on Sunday 7 December and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest days on the Wyndham community…
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Downsizing shouldn’t mean giving anything up
At Avington we believe your retirement years should be rewarding — not complicated by hidden costs. That’s why we’ve taken a clear stand: No exit…
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Start your engines for a weekend of family fun
The Geelong Revival Motoring Festival roars back to Geelong’s picturesque waterfront this November, promising a vibrant celebration of classic cars, vintage fashion, and heart-stopping racing…
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Fernwood Tarneit celebrates national recognition
Fernwood Fitness Tarneit has achieved national acclaim, taking home two major honours — Club of the Year and HYPOXI Club of the Year — at…
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Celebrating the Hoppers Crossing Secondary College Class of 2025
Celebrating the Hoppers Crossing Secondary College Class of 2025 On Friday, 24 October, Hoppers Crossing Secondary College proudly celebrated the achievements of the Class of…
Women’s Health
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Social media eating ills
Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, with social media having disastrous effects say experts. Eating disorders, like anorexia, bulimia,…
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Free period products a bloody good idea
Free period products should be made mandatory at all community sporting facilities to support people who menstruate and play sport, according to new Victoria University…
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Dialing up abortion care
Women from Melton, Wyndham, Hume and Whittlesea are reaching out in growing numbers to Victoria’s sexual and reproductive health phone line, 1800 My Options, as…
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Fighting period and pelvic pain stigma
Sexual Health Victoria (SHV) has partnered with the Department of Education to offer free education sessions in 400 Victorian government schools to help reduce stigma…
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Tech neck a growing concern
With over 5.3 million Australians suffering from neck pain, including tension neck syndrome a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) commonly known as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text neck’,…
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Lauren aims for zero deaths
Lauren Philpot, 24, is raising awareness for a cause very close to her heart having lost her mother, Leigh, to breast cancer. A lifelong Maribyrnong…
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Melbourne’s iconic State Theatre set to reopen six months early
Australia’s premier stage for performing arts, the famed State Theatre at Art Centre Melbourne, is about to open its doors six months ahead of schedule,…
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Blind cord safety mandate aims to protect Victorian children
In a move to ensure the safety of children in rental properties, a new blind cord safety standard has come into play in Victoria this…
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CFA warning ahead of summer
The CFA is currently urging the community to act safely this summer, as it said nearly half of all bush and grassfires in Victoria are…
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Summer warning
Victorians have been reminded to check that trees are well clear of any electricity lines connecting to their homes as the state’s energy safety regulator…
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Ambulance donations assist with paediatric care
Community donations are significantly bolstering the skills of Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics, directly benefiting residents across Melbourne’s rapidly expanding northern and western suburbs. The Ambulance…
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Victorian Organ Donor Registration to Be Expanded
The Victorian government is moving to make it easier for people to register as organ and tissue donors after a parliamentary inquiry found the state’s…