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My Wyndham: Paula Morris

Paula Morris spent her childhood moving all around Australia before settling in Wyndham aged 16. The Werribee resident tells Charlene Macaulay about volunteering and...

My Wyndham: Martin Carter

Werribee Football Club’s new president, Martin Carter, has spent the past three decades living in Wyndham. The 58-year-old tells Charlene Macaulay about his love...

My Wyndham: Chevonne Nicholas

Chevonne Nicholas’ passion is floristry. The 21-year-old Little River resident speaks to Adem Saban about life in the small town and her career as...

My Wyndham: Michael Wells

Michael Wells is born and bred in Werribee. The paramedic balances time with his young family and his role as captain of the local...

My Wyndham: Merlin Sykes

The Werribee that Merlin Sykes remembers from childhood is vastly different to the place she now calls home. The mother of two tells Charlene...

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....

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Local artist honours farmers

Werribee artist Linda Venema has unveiled her latest painting at Brothers on K in Werribee South. The painting is an ode to the agricultural history...

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