From the Archives: Werribee Banner, June 15, 2016
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June 16, 1976
Work has begun already on the $2m second stage of Werribee Technical School following acceptance of tenders on June 1....
The Hiller View: Sending a message
Kevin Hillier wonders how to tell politicians they’re hopeless
The old joke was: How can you tell when politiciansare lying? Their lips are moving....
My Wyndham: John Said
John Said started out with a career in aviation before joining the family business and becoming the chief executive of Fresh Select, which supplies...
The Hillier View: Ganging up on us
Kevin Hillier says gangs and telemarketers are a huge problem
It’s a sad state of affairs when you can no longer feel safe in your...
My Wyndham: Jasvinder Sidhu
Jasvinder Sidhu is a man on a mission. The Tarneit resident dedicates a lot of his time working to combat issues such as homelessness...
9 things to do in Wyndham
Mother’s Day event
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Upper Point Cook, Hacketts Road, from noon-4pm on May 7 with attractions such as arts and craft stalls,...
The Hillier View: Ironic mistake
Kevin Hillier admits his mea culpa appears a bit moth-bitten
As Alanis Morissette sang in the Nineties, my column last week was “a little...
Worth a Look: Stories of the week
Cat found after 70km trip in rubbish skip
A little girl’s faith and a chance sighting in Bacchus Marsh led to a happy reunion between...
My Wyndham: Maree Camillo
Maree Camillo spent her childhood roaming around Wyndham Vale with her cousins. The 64-year-old florist shares her story with Charlene Macaulay.
What’s your connection to...
8 things to do in Wyndham
Biggest Morning Tea
Help raise money for the Cancer Council at the Manor Lakes Biggest Morning Tea. It’s on May 6 from 10am-1pm at the...
The Hillier View: Own your errors
Kevin Hillier says mistakes can have a positive upside
Accountability is a buzz word in sport, so why isn’t it applied to everyday life? We...
My Wyndham: Eric Johnston
At 97 years of age, Wyndham Vale’s Eric Johnston has seen it all. The former World War II prisoner of war sat down with...
The Hillier View: Don’t play the man
Kevin Hillier says by all means disagree, but don’t get personal
One of the things I’ve always loved about the people of the western suburbs...
9 things to do in Wyndham
Soil to soul expo
The Soil to Soul Expo is on May 7, 11am-3pm, at Penrose Promenade Community Centre, Tarneit. Free food, stalls, workshops, food...
My Wyndham: Kim Haworth
Kim and Steven Haworth are two of Wyndham’s newest residents. The husband and wife team recently settled in Werribee as The Salvation Army’s Wyndham...
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Festive self-care important for those with a disability and their carers
The holiday season is a wonderful time of the year to relax, spend time with friends and family, and look forward to the year...
