Werribee Banner, September 30
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner
40 years ago
October 1, 1975
The education scene in Werribee has received a...
My Wyndham: Lynette Craig
There’s not much Lynette Craig hasn’t seen in almost 30 years as a vet nurse. The Werribee resident shared some of her favourite stories...
From the archives: September 16
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner
40 years ago
September 17, 1975
Interest is at a peak in the competition...
My Wyndham: Colin Squires
The CFA has been a way of life for volunteer Colin Squires for more than 50 years. The Truganina resident spoke to Esther Lauaki...
My Wyndham: Sheridan Adams
Sheridan Adams got a taste for musical theatre in year 7 at MacKillop College. Now 17, the Hoppers Crossing resident is eyeing a career in...
My Wyndham: Patrick Henson
Patrick Henson has tennis running in his blood. The 46-year-old Point Cook resident followed in his father’s footsteps to become a tennis coach and now his...
My Wyndham: Susi Tate
Susi Tate, 41, is a professional psychic and performer who moved to Williams Landing late last year. She tells Charlene Macaulay about her psychic...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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LeadWest hails bus funding
A committee representing five western suburbs councils has welcomed the investment in new bus services for the area.
The state government last week announced suburbs...
