Wyndham Business Awards: A special night | Photos
A Werribee company that is home to the world’s largest barramundi hatchery has been named Wyndham’s business of the year.
MainStream Aquaculture won the award...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: August 24-29
Star Weekly takes a look back at the Banner 40, 30, 20 and 10 years ago.
40 years ago
August 28, 1974
Werribee Shire Council has reaffirmed...
MY WYNDHAM: Lori McLean, Werribee
Werribee resident Lori McLean has seen many things change during her 33 years in the area.
What’s your connection to the local community?
I had a...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: August 17-21
Star Weekly takes a look back at the Banner 40, 30, 20 and 10 years ago.
40 years ago
August 21, 1974
Werribee Shire Council lost the...
MY WYNDHAM: Bob Metselaar, Hoppers Crossing
Long-time Hoppers Crossing resident Bob Metselaar remembers the days when Werribee’s population was under 18,000 and most people knew each other.
What’s your connection to...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Banner | August 3-8
Star Weekly takes a look back at the Banner 40, 30, 20 and 10 years ago.
40 years ago
August 7, 1974
Female squash players have formed...
MY WYNDHAM: Richard Dove, Werribee
For Werribee Police’s multi-cultural liaison officer, Richard Dove, all roads lead back to Werribee. “My grandparents were from Werribee and I’ve always had family...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Banner | July 28-Aug 1
Star Weekly takes a look back at the Banner 40, 30, 20 and 10 years ago.
40 years ago
July 31, 1974
Residents of a high-priced Werribee...
MY WYNDHAM: Jennie Barrera of WCEC
Wyndham Community and Education Centre chief executive Jennie Barrera enjoys being part of the city’s culutral diversity.
What’s your connection to the local community?
I’m chief...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Banner | July 20-25
Star Weekly takes a look back at the Banner 40, 30, 20 and 10 years ago.
40 years ago
July 24, 1974
The foundations of a home...
THE HILLIER VIEW: Leaving bad smell
I’ve have had my fair share of interesting experiences while dining out but recently I had two I’d never experienced before and hope never...
My Wyndham: Les Sanderson
Little River Historical Society president Les Sanderson grew up in the area and knows a thing or two about Wyndham – past and present.
What’s your...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Banner | July 13-18
Star Weekly takes a look back at the Banner 40, 30, 20 and 10 years ago.
40 years ago
July 17, 1974
A new rating system, never...
MY WYNDHAM: Tony Hooper, Point Cook
Film producer Tony Hooper believes Wyndham has a rich environment for film-making. He also has a passion for helping locals through Point Cook Action...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Banner | July 6-11
40 years ago
July 10, 1974
Decisions to be made in the next few months will determine whether the Werribee central commercial area will be expanded...