New life for liberated warhorse | Pic Gallery
It started as a piece of fuselage but over the past 20 years has turned into a labour of love for hundreds of volunteers.
Sitting...
The Hillier View: Westy and Proud
Kevin Hillier says he’s proud to be a boy from the west
When someone says, “You can take the boy out of the west but...
My Wyndham: Jan Grapsas
A lifetime of retail experience came in handy for Jan Grapsas when a Werribee shop became available in 2009, allowing her to open the...
The Hillier View: On customer service
Kevin Hillier says he’d pay for a little old-fashioned service.
Customer service is one of my pet subjects and whenever I come across anyone who...
My Wyndham: Christine Childs
Christine Childs has always had a keen interest in writing but corporate life had stalled her ambitions. Then when her partner, Alan, was diagnosed...
Arts takes Jenny to happy places
It’s been a long time between exhibitions for artist Jenny Prabhu. The 77-year-old Hoppers Crossing resident unveiled a mix of local landscapes and portraits...
Painting is a breeze for Ivana
Ivana Pinaffo has fond memories of a childhood spent on the beach.
Growing up in Libya and Malta made time at the beach ideal summer...
The Hillier View: Booing is boring
Kevin Hillier says booing is boring, so why bother?
I’m not a booer, never have been and never will be, because I just don’t see...
Jenna gears up for Miss World Australia finals
Truganina’s Jenna Seymour is gearing up to represent Victoria on a national stage after being named a finalist in the Miss World Australia pageant.
Seymour,...
Marathon man eyes Mount Everest
Meet Hoppers Crossing’s very own marathon man.
Ben Lennon showed early promise as a footballer in his teens and had aspirations of being drafted to...
My Wyndham: Margaret
Margaret moved to Hoppers Crossing 23 years ago, now the 80-year-old mother of five is one of Wyndham’s longest-serving school crossing supervisors. She speaks...
From the Archives: The Banner
40 years ago
July 30, 1975
The Town Planning Appeals Tribunal has given approval to the Melton Sewerage Authority to use land near the Werribee River...
The Hillier View: Seeking answers
Wyndham council must realise it’s not unusual to seek answers, says Kevin Hillier
You’re all familiar with the life of a mushroom: kept in the...
Beloved cars are a triumph over the rest
These cars triumph over the rest – just ask Graeme Oxley and Terry Roche, who are president and club captain of the Triumph Car...
My Wyndham: Steve Jaz
Ask Steve Jaz about the big love of his life and he’ll tell you it’s music. The 34-year-old Point Cook resident, pianist and singer...
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