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Why do I see or smell smoke?

With calm autumn conditions across much of the state, communities can expect to see smoke in the air as a mix of planned burns,...

Have your say on wastewater treatment

Wyndham council is inviting the public to provide feedback on the draft onsite wastewater management Plan 2025-30, which manages onsite wastewater from septic tanks...

Alamanda College sails to victory

Alamanda College had wind in its sails after its first performance at the Victorian Schools Team Racing Championship. Competing as the only state school...

Katie Tangey death investigation continues

Police have released a digital composite image of a man they would like to speak to in relation to a Truganina house fire that...

FOGO bin roll-out progresses

Wyndham’s aim to have every household using food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins by early next year has progressed. The contract to supply and...

$85m for ring road

The next stage of "congestion busting" ring road linking Wyndham Vale and Tarneit is a step closer, following an $85 million funding commitment from...

Injury time doesn’t have to mean extra time in a hospital

Autumn is a season beloved by sports fans. It’s football time. It’s netball time. It’s soccer time. And that means it’s also injury time. Cuts, sprains...

State titles at Werribee

The Victorian State Short Range Championships returned to Werribee for the first time in 15 years on Sunday. The event, held at the Werribee Archery...

Weekend of learning for Wyndham Big V

Wyndham made a positive start to the Big V women’s champ season despite going down to the Sherbrooke Suns on Sunday. With a brand new...

Cats falls short

Hoppers Crossing fell at the final hurdle as it was unable to come away with the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west premiership. Playing off in...

Squads for state matches released

Squads for the Victorian Football League men’s and women’s state teams have been named ahead of their clashes with South Australian National Football League...

Tigers on the board

Werribee played some of its best football under Jimmy Allan as it got on the board in the Victorian Football League this season. After a...

Burton is all in

This month’s Don Deeble nominee Thomas Burton is one of the best young footballers in Australia. From Point Cook, Burton plays with the Western Jets...

A family-friendly gym for everyday champions

Laverton is about to welcome back a legendary fitness legacy, with Team Ellis Gym opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Laverton North this May. For...

Avington Living is a community that feels like home

Downsizing isn’t just about moving to a smaller home — it’s about embracing a vibrant, fulfilling lifestyle. At Avington Living in Point Cook,...

Right at Home expands to Bacchus Marsh-Werribee offering expert care

Experienced registered nurses, Astha Sharma, Rajwinder Kaur (Raj), and Sandeep Kaur (Sandi) are bringing expert, compassionate home care to the Bacchus Marsh-Werribee region with...

What to look for in a community when downsizing

At Lifestyle Communities, downsizing isn’t just about moving to a smaller home but about upgrading your lifestyle. With over 20 years of experience in...

Eden Academy’s new childcare centre in Werribee Opening Soon!

Staff are thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of Eden Academy’s brand-new childcare centre in Werribee, offering exceptional early education for children aged 6...

Discover your next adventure

Geelong Travel’s highly anticipated Travel and World Cruise Expo returns to the city on Sunday, February 2, at GMHBA Stadium. The annual event promises to...

IVF, endometriosis drugs cheaper

A new treatment for a common painful condition and two other drugs will be made cheaper to improve thousands of Australian women’s lives. About 8500...

Reducing triple-0 hesitancy

A new study found that women are less comfortable calling triple-0 when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, providing a possible reason why women...

Study into ’neglected’ issue

Researchers are investigating causes and potential treatments for perinatal intrusions — intense and vivid thoughts that impact most people during and after pregnancy. Intrusive and...

Young women turning their back on the pill

I was put on birth control when I was 14, three years later after 250 consecutive days of menstrual bleeding and seven alternative birth...

Surgeon reconstructs hope

“Women’s health has always been a passion of mine,” would probably sufficiently explain why Dr Anannya Chakrabarti is a reconstructive breast surgeon, but it...

Virtual health clinic for women

A free virtual health clinic will help in making women’s health more accessible for women across Victoria. On Wednesday, February 5, Health Minister Mary-Anne...

A walk around Seabrook

Jaidyn Kennedy takes you on a 'typical' Friday evening walk around his home suburbs Seabrook, with a little help from his friends. No, it’s...

Advocates call for more youth housing

The Home Time Youth Housing Coalition is urging all federal election candidates to commit to the creation of a national target of 15,000 tenancies,...

Call for more disabled toilets

A Werribee resident is urging Wyndham council to increase and improve public toilet accessibility for the elderly and ambulant in the vacinity of Watton...

Lion cub birth sends a roar across the west

Werribee Open Range Zoo roared with pride when it announced the birth of its future king or queen of the jungle. The lion cub was...

Siblings keep Wyndham Vale clean

A brother and sister duo are proving that team work is dream work and want others to know just how fun recycling can be....

Funds for diabetes care

Women in Wyndham are being given a new way to self-manage diabetes during pregnancy in an effort to improve outcomes and reduce healthcare strain. The...

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FOGO bin roll-out progresses

Wyndham’s aim to have every household using food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins by early next year has progressed. The contract to supply and...

$85m for ring road