From the Archives: The Werribee Banner
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner
40 years ago
May 7, 1975
Fifty-four acres of low-lying land at the Werribee...
My Wyndham: Mercy Paramena
As part of Wyndham 2040, Mercy Paramena talks about her life in Tarneit and hopes for the future.
Where do you belong in Wyndham?
I’ve lived...
The Hillier View: Value our teachers
Who would want to be a school teacher? Thank goodness many still do have passion for a vocation that’s more scrutinised than ever before...
Healthy Together Wyndham: Men who give a toss
For 50 Wyndham men at last week’s Sons of the West cooking session, salad was the dish of the day.
In the session, led by...
My Wyndham: Elly Christodoulou
Wyndham council is collecting stories from residents about their vision for the city in 25 years' time. Cameron Tait speaks to Elly Christodoulou.
What’s your...
My Wyndham: Qin Yu, Point Cook
Wyndham council is collecting stories from residents about their vision for the city in 25 years’ time. Point Cook resident Qin Yu shares her...
Healthy Together Wyndham: Kids veg out
Getting children to eat their vegies has been a daily struggle for generations of parents.
With 10 per cent of Wyndham residents eating less than one...
The Hillier View: Finger off the pulse
Just when I thought the council had reached a zenith of being out of touch with its constituents, along comes its latest proclamation: the...
Paid parking in Werribee City Centre: Take our poll
<a href="http://polldaddy.com/poll/8785996/">Should there be paid parking in the Werribee city centre?</a>
From the Archives: The Banner | April 10-19
40 years ago
April 16, 1975
The Environment Protection Authority has revealed a $1.3 billion plan to reduce pollution across Port Phillip Bay – except at...
My Wyndham: Murray Brown
Wyndham council is collecting stories from residents about their vision for the city in 25 years’ time. Hoppers Crossing resident Murray Brown shares his...
Healthy Together Wyndham: Butt out grant kicks in
Kicking the habit is all in a day’s work for employees at one Truganina business.
After receiving a $1200 Healthy Workplaces grant last year, Polar...
The Hillier View: Name doesn’t impress me
The name of a stadium, sports ground or arena is an integral part of the feel of the place. When you go to the...
The Hillier View: Young women grow up as equals
Recently I wrote about the changing roles of parents and how we have desexed the roles, with stay-at-home dads as common as working mums.
That’s...
From the Archives: April 3-12
40 years ago
April 9, 1975
Fears that Werribee’s future growth could be in jeopardy because of restrictions due to drainage problems have been dispelled by...
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Tackling exploitation
Laura-Jane Singh has been selected as one of 17 Indigenous and Pacific changemakers for the 2025 Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) fellowship program.
Targeting...
