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Point Cook push

A frustrated Point Cook resident thinks it might be time for the suburb to “go its own way” and split from Wyndham. Dwayne Kelly said...

Helping those doing it tough

Tarneit’s Venkat ram Upparlapalle will be participating in the Vinnies CEO sleepout in a bid to raise $5000 for those who are experiencing homelessness....

Franklin comes to Newport

His comedy career might’ve taken him from Scotland, to Singapore and from Hong Kong to Hobart, but next week Chris Franklin will be performing...

Race to the Mountview Theatre for new show

Over three weekends, a beloved Australian play will be making its way to Macedon. The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race, an uplifting and big-hearted comedy...

Calling all little drummers

Young drummers in the western suburbs are being encouraged to hone their inner rhythm at Little Beats. The free workshop will be held at the...

Truganina machete attack

Police have arrested four youths following an assault in Truganina on Monday, May 26. It is alleged the group of up to five people were...

New era for Team Ellis

Team Ellis Boxing is ready to go the distance in Laverton North after celebrating its grand opening on Sunday, June 1. Owner and boxing...

Reds hoping for some luck to go their way

Hoppers Crossing is hoping for a bit more continuity on the field in the FV state league 3 north-west season. The Reds have played well...

Swan inspires Point Cook

Point Cook got its best win of the Western Football League division 1 season, with an AFL Brownlow medallist playing a key role in...

Thurgate finishes second

Western United’s Angus Thurgate fell just short of his first Johnny Warren Medal days after claiming his club’s top honour. Former Western star Nicholas...

Werribee unveils Indigenous jumper

Werribee has unveiled its 2025 Indigenous guernsey, which will be worn in round 11 in its home Victorian Football League clash with North Melbourne. This...

Banch, Young realise AFL dreams

The Werribee footy factory was at it again on Wednesday night as Flynn Young and Zac Banch became the latest Tigers to get their...

Bees starting to click in VPL 2

Things are starting to come together for Werribee City in the Victorian Premier League 2 competition. The Bees have claimed points in five of their...

Tuesdays are ‘eccellente’ at Wyndham Lodge

Tuesdays are eccellente at Wyndham Lodge’s Italian Club “Tuesday is my favourite day of the week,” says Baptcare volunteer Concetta Cini. For the past eight...

Mackillop College offers a vibrant learning environment

MacKillop College Werribee stands out as a leading choice for families seeking a holistic and future-focused education for their children. With a proud tradition...

Al-Taqwa: The place to be for valued teachers and staff

Recruiting and retaining top-tier teachers gives a school’s students and families high-quality teaching and learning experiences, enhancingthe school workplace. Al-Taqwa College in Truganina...

Culture, community and curiosity at Sparrow Early Learning

Sparrow Early Learning centres focus on helping every child feel seen, celebrated, and supported as they grow, recognising that education begins long before the...

Discover opportunities: Programs for every student

As the first nationally recognised AVID Site of Distinction in 2019, Wyndham Central College is dedicated to preparing tomorrow’s leaders to be agile, innovative,...

Why local downsizers are choosing Avington

Tucked away in the heart of Point Cook, a new chapter in retirement living is unfolding — one that’s proving popular with locals looking...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Awarding innovation, welcoming the future

The Wyndham Business Awards are as much about embracing the future as they are about honouring past achievements– and LygometryX. AI epitomises that. Since launching...

Cancer support groups

Australian Men’s Health Week takes place from June 9-15 and few issues will feature as prominently as prostate cancer. Nationally it’s the most commonly diagnosed...

Club Tarneit turns one

What a year it’s been, Tarneit. When we opened our doors just over 12 months ago, we hoped to create more than just a venue...

No horsing around

Every King’s Birthday long weekend, the finest horse riders in Australia trot, canter and gallop over to Werribee Park. Why do they do that? To...

Western United player charged with betting scandal

A Western United player is among two men who will face court for their involvement in an alleged betting scandal surrounding the A-League men's...

Workcover premiums on hold

There won't be an increase in WorkCover premiums for Victorian businesses in the next financial year. The state government announced on May 27 that the...

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Calling all little drummers

Young drummers in the western suburbs are being encouraged to hone their inner rhythm at Little Beats. The free workshop will be held at the...