My Wyndham: Kim McAliney
Kim McAliney has made her mark in the 15 years she has lived in Wyndham. She speaks to Adem Saban about her wide-ranging involvement...
My Wyndham: Edi De Pellegrin
Edi De Pellegrin has spent her home and working life in Wyndham. The 53-year-old managing director of WynCity Bowl and Entertainment complex talks to...
My Wyndham: Evren and Aydin Velisha
Evren and Aydin Velisha are third-generation Werribee South market farmers. Following in the footsteps of their father and grandfather, they hope to one day...
My Wyndham: Louise Thompson
If you’ve had a baby at Werribee Mercy Hospital, chances are you’ve met Louise Thompson. The maternity department nurse unit manager was there when...
My Wyndham: Margaret Purcell
Margaret Purcell is a name most people know around town. The local solicitor speaks with Adem Saban as she reflects on life in Werribee.
How...
FROM THE ARCHIVES
40 years ago
January 14, 1976
Tests conducted over the past 10 weeks show that, although Werribee South beach is “significantly polluted”, it is far from...
Community calendar
Picnic on Australia Day
Werribee Park will come alive on January 26 as Wyndham celebrates Australia Day in true Aussie style. Festivities will start at...
MY WYNDHAM
Ambulance Victoria paramedic Stephen Aitken combines his full-time career with volunteering with the St John Ambulance
service. He has been honoured for his efforts...
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Gamers welcome
Challenge the best at a free Magic: The Gathering gamers’ tournament at Sunbury library on January 20 from noon until 4pm. Create a...
My Wyndham: Pauline Walsh
Pauline Walsh moved to Wyndham Vale in 1974 and has seen the area grow around her. The 65-year-old is president of Fashion Awards Australia....
My Wyndham: Pat Goodwin
Pat Goodwin served on the council from 1981 until 1994, was the city’s first female mayor, and had a successful career in the media....
From the Archives: Werribee Banner, December 2
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner
40 years ago
December 10, 1975
A suggestion that east and south ridings combine...
My Wyndham: Caroline Esbenshade
Caroline Esbenshade moved to Point Cook from the US to be with partner Andrew. The 27-year-old artist is painting marine life along Wyndham’s coastline...
From the Archives: Werribee Banner, November 27
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Werribee Banner
40 years ago
December 3, 1975
One of Werribee’s major battles of recent times;...
My Wyndham: Paige Smith
Paige Smith is a singer and songwriter keen to hit the big time. The 17-year-old Hoppers Crossing resident tells Charlene Macaulay about focusing on...
Latest
Young writers workshop
Award-winning author Alice Pung is returning to the west where she grew up to lead an autobiographical writing workshop.
Young writers and creatives from the...
