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Education awards open

The 2025 Victorian Education Excellence Awards recognising inspirational teachers, principals, assistant principals, business managers and education support staff, are now open for nominations. The awards...

New campaign targets employee abuse

A new WorkSafe campaign – ‘Don’t cross the line’ – is encouraging the community to consider the toll of aggression on workers who are...

Pregnant drivers lacking knowledge on correct seatbelt use

A study from the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) examining seatbelt use among pregnant drivers in Australia highlights significant concerns about incorrect positioning...

Call for kids winter clothes

With winter right around the corner, Big Group Hug (BGH) is kindly asking the community to donate pre-loved winter clothing for kids in need. BGH...

Community Calendar

Wyndham National seniors meeting On the first Wednesday of every month at 1.30pm, the metro west branch of national seniors meets atthe Deer Park Club, with...

Desperate plea for Congo

Imagine building a new life in Australia, only to wake up each day to heartbreaking news — families displaced, loved ones in danger, and...

The key to safety. Is it locked?

Crime Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are reminding the community to lock their homes over coming weeks, as many people head away over the...

Redsox claim state championship title

It was a successful state championships for the Werribee Rexsox, claiming the women’s division 2 title earlier this month Werribee entered a women’s and men’s...

United’s finals focus as it hits the pointy end

Western United’s Aimee Medwin hopes they are building at the right time of the A-League women’s season. After a slow start, Western started to find...

Netball a success for Warriors

The formation of a netball program at Hoppers Crossing has exceeded all expectations this Western Netball League season. With the league’s netball program growing, the...

Around the grounds in Wyndham

Bowls Hoppers was able to claim the Bowls Victoria metro pennant overall division 4 title last month. After winning its section, Hoppers was able to...

Tough run continues

The tough run continued for Wyndham in the Big V championships division on Saturday night. In the men’s competition, the side fell short against the...

Werribee duo star as VFL claims bragging rights

Louis Pinnuck was the unlucky one last year but this year he was the match winner as the Victorian Football League beat the South...

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...

How to avoid bones breaking bad

Australia’s rapidly ageing population will have many and varied impacts in the coming years and an increase in cases of osteoporosis is set to...

A pregnancy cut short

Luci Hadler, 43, gave birth to her daughter Coco only 29 weeks into her pregnancy. She speaks with Jena Carr about the challenges of...

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...

It’s not just animals being abused says RSPCA Victoria

RSPCA Victoria is calling for an end to verbal and physical abuse against its inspectors as they investigate animal cruelty across Victoria. In addition to...

Infringements sent to 2024 local council election non-voters

Infringement notices will be sent out this week to Victorians who either didn’t respond to the Victorian Electoral Commission’s (VEC’s) request for an explanation...

National Library calls for election campaign material

The National Library of Australia is requesting Australians to donate campaign material from the 2025 federal election. National Library curator Jennifer Selby said that materials...

Victorians urged to book flu vaccination

Victorians are being urged to book in their annual flu vaccination ahead of winter peak season, with free flu vaccines now available for children...

Bert’s screen odyssey

Kingsville filmmaker and projectionist Bert Murphy’s career has come full circle, or in keeping with the theme, full reel as Cade Lucas reports. It...

New women’s health clinic opens at Sunshine Hospital

Women across Melbourne’s west will be able to access free, comprehensive care and support under one roof as part of the new Women’s Health...

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Community Calendar

Wyndham National seniors meeting On the first Wednesday of every month at 1.30pm, the metro west branch of national seniors meets atthe Deer Park Club, with...