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‘Champion’ GP recognised

A Wyndham GP has been recognised for his dedication to the healthcare needs of refugees and asylum seekers. Utopia Refugee and Asylum Seeker Health...

Carers in the spotlight

Wyndham’s carers received well-earned recognition at the inaugural National Carers Week high tea at the Quantin Binnah Community Centre in Werribee on Wednesday, October...

Man arrested after police officer struck in Point Cook collision

Police have charged a man following a collision in Point Cook that left a police officer in hospital on Sunday, October 20. The 21-year-old man...

Get your running shoes out

Get your running shoes on for a good cause as the inaugural Run the Road event comes to Eynesbury. Ahead of the completion of Mt...

Werribee man dies in Cape Peterson crash

A 21-year-old Werribee man has died in what police understand to be a motorcycle crash in Cape Peterson. Police believe the rider crashed into a...

Health and Safety Month coming to Werribee South

Horticultural workers will have the chance to learn more about keeping their body safe on the job when WorkSafe’s tour of the state for...

My Place

Royal Australian Air Force Flying Officer Kim Sim Lee chats to Jaidyn Kennedy about life at RAAF Base Williams. Tell us a bit about yourself...

Giants finding their feet

Werribee Giants have shown they won’t be easy beats in the Baseball Victoria summer league premier 1st nine competition. Having come up into the top...

Four premiership stars re-sign for Werribee

The re-signings continue for Werribee with another four premiership players locked in for next season. Jay Dahlhaus and Jack Riding are back on board after...

Bears hot start

Bellbridge was left thinking what might have been after Victorian Turf Cricket Association cancelled all games on Saturday. The Bears had already claimed first innings...

Werribee keen to go one better

Werribee is hoping to go one better in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 1, section 2 competition. The Bees made the grand final last...

Rayner is back with a bang

There was plenty of fire in the belly for Western Athletics Jack Rayner as he claimed his first Melbourne Marathon title. It was the first...

Storm aiming to re-establish senior program

Manor Lakes is making steps to reintroduce a senior football program in the Western Football League. The club previously had men’s and women’s sides, but...

Run your own family day care

For educators in early education and care, family day care offers both personal and professional benefits. This home-based model with small group settings allows...

Let’s say I do! Jess Qazi forges a new career path

Popular radio host Jess Qazi is pursuing a long-held dream to “fill her weekends with wedding ceremonies’’ by becoming a marriage celebrant. Known for...

MacKillop College – united in service

MacKillop College gives students the tools they need to stand interdependently, and as part of a wider community in an ever more globalised setting. Staff...

Viking announces Fly Free Sale with unbeatable offers

Viking, a world-renowned luxury river cruise company, has launched an exciting new Fly Free Sale, ensuring travellers can relax and enjoy every moment of...

Let Heartland be your partner in empowerment

At Heartland, we’re not just a service provider — we’re your partner in empowerment! Our mission? To inspire individuals with disabilities to thrive and...

Driving change and breaking barriers for 21 years

In 2003, Terry Bracks AM, founded Western Chances with a simple yet powerful vision: every young person deserves the chance to complete their education...

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...

Push to count metastatic breast cancer patients

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is calling for Victoria to follow in New South Wales’ footsteps and count people with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). On...

Time to talk about menopause

As World Menopause Day approaches on October 18, it’s crucial to shed light on the often-misunderstood transition that many women face. Western Health women’s health...

Greater awareness of menopause needed: Inquiry

A senate inquiry into menopause and perimenopause has made 25 recommendations to the federal government to better support women to manage their symptoms. Among the...

Anxiety is more than a worry

When people think of mental illness, depression is usually the first condition that springs to mind. Yet being the best known doesn’t make it the...

Scars of survival

After living in survival mode, Cobblebank’s cancer survivor Melanie Kuyl's road to self-discovery and healing is never ending. The battle began in 2020,...

Community Calendar

Point Cook Combined Probus Club Retired or semi-retired people are invited to join this active social group. Enjoy an impressive and interesting monthly guest speaker....

New financial scheme for crime victims

Victims of crime will now be able to receive up to $60,000, with some eligible for up to an additional $25,000 in certain circumstances. Victims...

Help for students navigating the pressure of VCE

Exam season is a pivotal time for Year 12 students, as their future opportunities often depend on their performance. This stress can lead to significant...

Apprentice taskforce recommendations accepted

The state government has announced it will accept all recommendations of the Apprenticeship Taskforce report, either in full or in-principle. Victoria’s Apprenticeship Taskforce was established...

More resources for respectful relationships

Victorian students will learn to recognise and respond to toxic masculinity, hate speech and coercive control online – with new respectful relationships resources being...

New magistrates appointed

Four new magistrates have been appointed by the state government. On Tuesday, Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes congratulated Nicole Spicer, James FitzGerald, Matthew Page and William Parker...

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Giants finding their feet

Werribee Giants have shown they won’t be easy beats in the Baseball Victoria summer league premier 1st nine competition. Having come up into the top...

Bears hot start