Iceland’s wild beauty inspires photographer
A glacial lagoon in Iceland might not be everyone’s holiday destination, but its ever-changing landscape has drawn photographer Robert Young to return repeatedly.
Jokulsarlon, on...
Class clown from Werribee kicks on
Brett Hunter knows there’s more to making people laugh than trotting out the same set of jokes to every audience he faces.
The 32-year-old stand-up...
Hollywood trip keeps acting dream alive
A Werribee actor’s brush with Hollywood is inspiring her to return to make it onto the silver screen.
The director of Screen Actors Werribee, Robyn...
Many layers of identity on show
As the daughter of a Scottish father and Somali mother, Susan Maco Forrester’s skin colour has defined her identity all her life.
The artist, who...
Visit to the dentist inspires new novel
What would you do if you could hire a flesh and blood clone of your favourite celebrity?
Who would you choose to clone? How much...
Allison’s moving tune for Chile
A Hoppers Crossing singer has been selected to perform at the Spanish-language version of Eurovision in Chile next year.
Allison Elgueta will perform in front...
Life’s a beach for local artist
A self-taught Hoppers Crossing artist, who goes by the name DMR, has opened her first solo show, Hemingway, at Wyndham Harbour.
DMR upcycles materials she...
Bands to take fest test
The western suburbs’ best musical talent will be showcased when Wyndham FReeZa hosts the western regional Battle of the Bands final.
Four bands will perform...
TV star to teach budding Wyndham actors
Andy McPhee, a familiar face from film and TV’s Sons of Anarchy, Wolf Creek and Criminal Minds, is taking a break from filming a...
Bronwyn shows off her artistic side
The rise of the selfie has inspired a Werribee artist’s latest work.
Bronwyn Watson is one of nine Australian artists showcasing her work in Hawthorn...
Laneway art comes to Werribee CBD
Street art is gracing the walls of Werribee CBD laneways as part of a Wyndham council push to re-activate the business hub.
Well-known street artist...
Werribee author publishes third book
A Werribee author is pinching herself after publishing her third book in two years.
Retired police officer Pauline Toohey is thrilled with the release of...
The Sixties are coming to Werribee
Werribee will be transported back to 1960s Baltimore when a local theatre group takes on the musical Hairspray.
A cast and crew of young Wyndham...
Crystal clear reflections for new book
Inspiration for Point Cook author Susan Gillham’s first book, Jake and the Crystalline Grid, came to her in a meditation.
“As I tried to write...
Wyndham as it used to be
A new book released by Werribee District Historical Society tells the story of the Wyndham region through photographs.
Snippets of Wyndham features more than 60...
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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...
