Features
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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…
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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 Gift…
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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 with…
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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 of…
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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…
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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…
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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 to…
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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…
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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 Club…
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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 is…
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Staging a new career
Jessica Ricci has stars in her eyes and fire in her belly. The 21-year-old Hoppers Crossing resident, who recently received one of Wyndham council’s mayoral…
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Werribee filmmaker about to hit the big time
Werribee’s Josh Howlett has wanted to work in the film industry since he was a child. Now the budding producer’s dreams might be about to…
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