Support quality local journalism

Make a contribution
WYNDHAM

Library grants available

The state government has opened applications for grants to upgrade libraries, support education programs and deliver mobile library vans. Earlier this week, Local Government Minister...

National flower centre ready for Valentine’s Day rush

Wholesale flower traders and growers at the National Flower Centre are set to sell more than 1.5 million roses and other flowers in the...

Breastfeeding helpline receives more than 1000 contacts during festive season

During the 2024/25 festive season, 188 Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) volunteers responded to almost one thousand calls and chats from families reaching out for...

State announces school camp and excursion fund

The state announced a new round of grants aimed at helping primary and secondary school students to participate in camps, sport, and excursions. According to...

Hot car emergency call-outs remain high

Ambulance Victoria (AV) is reminding the state that hot cars can be life threatening, as call-outs for people trapped in parked vehicles remain alarmingly...

Australia’s first Paramedic Practitioner laws pass parliament

Legislation to enshrine Australia’s first Paramedic Practitioner into law has now passed the Victorian Parliament, pioneering the way for them to deliver urgent care...

Bail laws to be reviewed but no ’stuff-up’ concession

Crime laws will be put under scrutiny, as an under-pressure state government refuses to admit it got it wrong with a series of changes...

Sutton extends contract with United

Matt Sutton has signed a two year extension for Western United amid his standout season in goal in the A-League Men. He has contributed immensely...

Point Cook draws Wyndham rival in Aust Cup

Point Cook couldn’t have hoped for a much better draw to start the Australia Cup competition. The Jets were drawn to host a home match...

Burton’s rising star

As a Western Bulldogs supporter, Western Jets’ Thomas Burton was in his element when he got to train with the club. A member of the...

New coach keeps Hoppers on track

New Hoppers coach and coordinator Stephen Macklin is enjoying the challenge at the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 4, section 1 club. Macklin joined the...

Cats into T20 final

Hoppers Crossing is through to its first Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association T20 grand final. Having set themselves for a strong T20 campaign, the Cats continued...

Sharks on top

Point Cook Centrals is in a strong position after day one of its match with Gellibrand in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone...

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...

Treat hospitality staff with respect

Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can be a hetic and difficult time for those working in kitchens and...

Spruce up your outdoor living areas

As we enter summer, you may notice that your outdoor area is looking a little worse for wear. Perhaps the deck is a bit...

#WeLoveWerribeeSouth and the rest of Melbourne should too

Welcome to 3030 Waterfront in Werribee South, a beautiful coastal spot where nature meets modern convenience! Nestled between the sparkling bay and lush farmland,...

Call to end the trend

This January marked the 10-year anniversary since the banning of commercial solarium beds across Australia. Despite this ban, Cancer Council Victoria reports that a large...

Antenatal care without the stigma

Finding the right place to give birth and be comfortable is something that is near the top of an expecting mother’s lists. The hospital needs...

Pelvic pain and what to do about it

Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national chair of the Australian Physiotherapy...

Conversations are key this White Ribbon Month

As White Ribbon Month gets under way, the organisation is working harder than ever to prevent violence against women by engaging men and boys...

Taranto’s road to recovery

One of the hallmarks of the rise of women’s sport over the last decade, is the sense that it is different. Rather than just...

A breast check could save your life

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer Council Victoria is urging Victorians to check their breasts, with data showing that breast cancer is the most...

Relief as ‘corner store’ shuts

For residents of a West Footscray neighbourhood, the house on the corner might now be gone, but it will never be forgotten. Cade Lucas...

Cafe Philosophique returns

Cafe Philosophique is returning to the Bridge Hotel in Werribee as a monthly fixture starting Wednesday, February 12. Drawing roots from a Parisienne intellectual tradition,...

My Place

Adam Scullin, a Wyndham local for a majority of his life, has returned to the west, and his passion for the screen and writing...

Seven teens charged over joyride in west

Police have charged seven teens following a car pursuit in the western suburbs. Police spotted an allegedly stolen white Skoda SUV being driven at high...

Safe space sing-along spectacular

Broomsticks will descend on Taylors Lakes as a Macedon Ranges-based practice theatre group hosts its sing-along screening of the musical fantasy Wicked this month. The...

New home for artists collective

Members of the Ballan Artists Collective have been busy the past few weeks settling into their new location on Inglis Street. Member Miranda Williamson...

Latest

Sutton extends contract with United

Matt Sutton has signed a two year extension for Western United amid his standout season in goal in the A-League Men. He has contributed immensely...