My Wyndham: Paul Taylor
Many parents believe it’s imperative their children know how to swim and Wyndham City Swimming Club’s director and swim coach Paul Taylor agrees …...
My Wyndham: Walter Villagonzalo
Walter Villagonzalo migrated with his family from the Philippines to Australia in 1986 and has been an avid volunteer at Hoppers Crossing. He helped...
The Hillier View: Time is up for Weerama
R IP Weerama. While I have heard the committee is already working on the 2016 festival, I think they’re wasting their time and ratepayers’ money....
My Wyndham: Trevor Weston
Wyndham Vale CFA captain Trevor Weston values his Wyndham friendships.
What’s your connection to the local community?
I live in Manor Lakes with my family and...
From the Archives: The Banner | Nov 27-Dec 1
40 years ago
November 27, 1974
The imposition of a $70 minimum rate and budgeting for a $26,000 deficit has enabled Werribee Shire Council to keep...
History: Love for the way Wyndham was
A Facebook page capturing Wyndham’s varied history – ranging from old school photos to long-gone local landmarks – is attracting a cult following.
Lost Werribee...
The Hillier View: Horrific smash was no surprise
The traffic chaos that gripped the west last week came as no surprise to regular users of the Princes Freeway. I’m surprised it doesn’t...
From the Archives: The Banner | November 20-25
Star Weekly takes a look back at the Werribee Banner 40, 30, 20 and 5 years ago.
40 years ago
November 20, 1974
Werribee central shopping centre...
My Wyndham: Zoo keeper Kelly Hobbs, Werribee
A love of animals led Werribee resident Kelly Hobbs from being a visitor at Werribee Open Range Zoo to a senior keeper there. “I...
My Wyndham: Christine Williams, volunteer
Wyndham resident Christine Williams has been volunteering in the local community since 1978. “I’m passionate about people’s rights and needs,” she says.
What’s your connection to...
The Hillier View: A day in my life …
A track on the first album I ever bought (the Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band) was called A Day in the Life....
My Wyndham: Alan Thompson, performer
After singing and performing his way through almost four decades, Wyndham resident Alan Thompson says theatre is close to his heart.
What’s your connection to...
My Wyndham: Carol Muir, Hoppers Crossing
Hoppers Crossing resident and Werribee Support and Housing chief executive Carol Muir helps Wyndham locals whose needs arise daily.
What’s your connection to the local...
Lalor Hero: Daniel Ramudu just keeps giving back
They say if you want something done, ask a busy person, and it would be difficult to find a busier man than Daniel Ramudu.
Although...
From The Archives: October 19-24
Star Weekly takes a look back at the Werribee Banner 40, 30, 20 and 10 years ago.
40 years ago
October 23, 1974
Werribee Shire Council will...
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Give better this Christmas
It’s OK to veto Valentine’s Day and pay little heed to Halloween, but when it comes to Christmas most of us aren’t willing to...
