News
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All the fun of the fete
As fate would have it, one of the most fun local fetes is making a return to Point Cook on Saturday 21 February. The Stella…
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$16m Jameson Way upgrade complete
The Jameson Way Community Centre and Reserve expansion update is now complete and has extended the amount of public amenities available in Point Cook. The…
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Have your say on plant
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has received an application for a pork rendering facility in Laverton North. Submitted by JBS Pork Pty Ltd, the application…
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Exhibition maps Wyndham
An ode to the wonderful and varying landscapes that make up Wyndham is currently on display at the Saltwater Community Centre. Created by professional illustrator…
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Council backs Tarneit townhouses
Wyndham council has confirmed it will notify the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) that it supports a proposed $11 million building development in Tarneit.…
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Renewable energy soars
Energy and Resources Minister Lily D’Ambrosio has revealed that Victoria has exceeded its 2025 renewable energy target. Ms D’Ambrosio said renewables accounted for 44.6 per…
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Multicultural health committee expanded
Victoria’s Multicultural Health Advisory Committee has been expanded in an effort to make the state’s health system more inclusive and increasingly diverse. Health Minister Mary-Anne…
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Funding to improve road safety across Victoria
Victorian community organisations and groups will get a total of $600,000 in grants from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to develop and implement local road…
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Celebrity alcohol ads slip into teens’ Insta feeds
Celebrities are promoting their own alcohol products on Instagram without a clear disclosure of advertising content and almost all posts are visible to underage users,…
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Sport
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Cats’ tough loss
Hoppers Crossing has to get back to its best if it is to make sure it qualifies for the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west finals.…
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Sports shorts
Basketball Wyndham’s Riak Akhuar has been named in Basketball Australia’s under-17 Crocs squad for a camp in March. The camp will provide athletes with their…
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VFL, VFLW fixtures revealed
Fixtures for the Victorian Football League and VFLW seasons have been released. A full schedule has been released for the first 13 rounds of the…
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Kellett’s new home
For Werribee recruit Josh Kellett, Werribee Football Club already feels like home. Kellett, who has spent the past five seasons in Footscray’s Victorian Football League…
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Aery’s big moment
At just 16, Point Cook’s Ira Aery is doing battle with some of the best cricketers in Australia. The teenager’s game has gone from strength…
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Three in a row for Tarneit
Tarneit Central has made it three Western Suburbs Churches Community Cricket Association T20 titles in a row. After winning the titles the past two seasons…
In Business
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New year. New way to live
Seasons New year. New way to live Ever wondered what life could feel like if you swapped the daily grind for something easier and a…
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Treat hospitality staff with respect
Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can also be a hetic and difficult time for those working in kitchens and…
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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 2025 — marking the end of their high school…
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Bottle-hunting siblings clean up and cash in
Wyndham Vale’s recycling super-siblings, Divit and Diya Nathan, haven’t slowed down since they first hit the headlines for “bottle hunting” in their local parks. Back…
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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…
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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New toolkit to help women report abuse in sport
Australian women face significant risk when disclosing gender-based violence in sport and quite often receive inadequate or harmful responses according to new research from La…
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Finalists announced for AFL community venue award
The 2025 finalists have been announced for the AFL’s Ken Gannon Football Facilities Award, recognising the projects that set the benchmark in best-practice design and…
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Testing the limits of wearable tech
Smartwatches and other wearable devices are ubiquitous in the world of sport and fitness. But how well do they really measure when other variables are…
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Aussie kids salt risk
Research taken from Deakin University has suggested most Australian children are at risk of developing high blood pressure at a younger age due to eating…
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Residents encouraged to mind water usage
Residents across Melbourne’s north and west are being called upon to reduce their water consumption as state storage levels fall to 61% of capacity. This…
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Additional health test for newborns
Victoria has become the first Australian jurisdiction to include sickle cell disease in its universal newborn health screening program. This expansion brings the total number…
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Folk at your doorstep
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and storytelling as the Festival of Small Halls brings world-class folk talent to Ballan next month. On…
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Guitar virtuoso to take centre stage
The tiny, yet very mighty, Melbourne Chamber Orchestra is making its way to the west later this month. The orchestra will present its new show…
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New chapter for festival
Lovers of literature rejoice! The Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival is returning next month for its biggest event to date. Thirty-four events will run over…
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Trio of elephant pregnancies announced
Werribee Open Range Zoo is set to get a few visits from the stork– not literally. It was announced on Friday 13 February that three…