The Hillier View: Sorry, Hoppers Crossing Apex Club
Firstly, an apology to president Matthew O’Donnell and Hoppers Crossing Apex Club, which I killed off in this column last week.
I should have written...
My Wyndham: Trish Vejby, Werribee
Baking Swedish cinnamon buns is a favourite pastime of veteran Werribee resident and Justice of the Peace Trish Vejby, who is also known for...
MY WYNDHAM: Doctor Joe Garra, Werribee South
Doctor Joe Garra is a household name in Wyndham, having delivered more than 3000 babies.
What’s your connection to the local community?
I’ve been a doctor...
The Hillier View: Do service clubs have a role?
NOTE: In this week's print edition of Wyndham Star Weekly, columnist Kevin Hillier wrote that the Hoppers Crossing Apex club was closing. This was...
THE HILLIER VIEW: We have our areas of expertise
In my very long media career, I have been the MC at thousands of events, ranging from two-and-a-dog shows to a capacity crowd at...
My Wyndham: David Gardner, Werribee
Having spent 30 years in the air force and 30 years living in Wyndham, Werribee resident and director of the RAAF museum at Point...
THE HILLIER VIEW: Please, Julia, just be yourself
I was interested to watch the Julia Gillard Special with Ray Martin on Channel 9 the other night because she’s our former federal MP...
MY WYNDHAM: Nik Tsardakis, Werribee South
“I really love Wyndham,” long-time resident and community-minded citizen Nik Tsardakis says. “Having worked in Tokyo and Thailand, I can say there’s nothing like...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Sept 28-Oct 3
Star Weekly takes a look back at the Werribee Banner 40, 30, 20 and 10 years ago.
40 years ago
October 2, 1974
The financial troubles incurred...
MY WYNDHAM: Justin Gardner, Point Cook
Anyone who’s tried to turn their life around knows how hard it is, but Wyndham resident and senior pastor Justin Gardner has done just...
THE HILLIER VIEW: Super September
It’s an election year so I urge you to Vote 1 September, for the best month of the year.
As kids we loved it for...
THE HILLIER VIEW: Slowing down drivers
We have had one of those electronic speed signs parked in our street for the past week. It’s one of those that shows you...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: September 7-11
Star Weekly takes a look back at the Werribee Banner 40, 30 and 20 years ago.
40 years ago
September 11, 1974
Solicitors for a resident of...
PROFILE: Margaret Campbell’s commitment to caring
Margaret Campbell has always had a passion for helping others.
It started when she was a primary school pupil in Queensland and was treasurer of...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: August 31-Sept 5
Star Weekly takes a look back at the Banner 40, 30, 20 and 10 years ago.
40 years ago
September 4, 1974
Plans to hold a Christmas...
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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...
