From the archives

1983

40 years ago

July 20, 1983

Two Werribee business people were instrumental in the apprehension of a man and woman who had been suspect of passing stolen social security cheques in the business centre.

30 years ago

July 21, 1993

Werribee’s population of more than 80,000 may be at risk because of limited emergency medical facilities, but the hospital says many owe their lives to its care.

20 years

July 16, 2003

Already pushed to the limit, workers assisting Wyndham’s most needy – including the disabled, homeless and housing support staff – have been told to prepare for massive reductions to their bottom line under State Government saving plans.

10 years ago

July 17, 2013

The use of images of young people falling over and lying drunk on the ground in a nightclub promotion has drawn criticism from welfare workers and police such as Acting Sergeant Andrew Hurst.