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More ambulances bypassing Werribee Mercy
Ambulances have been forced to bypass Werribee Mercy Hospital’s emergency department more often over the past year due to a spike in demand. The recently…
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Youths learn to punch their way out of trouble
A new boxing fitness program is aimed at helping young Werribee residents facing a possibly rocky future. Wyndham Community Boxing Club is run by volunteers…
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Wyndham a burglary hotspot
An average of three Wyndham homes are hit by thieves every day, new figures reveal. Residential burglary figures from the Crime Statistics Agency show 1235…
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Manor Lakes College locked down after threat
Manor Lakes P-12 College went into lockdown for 25 minutes last week after a teacher overheard a man threatening the school. Assistant principal Michael Laird…
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Missing dogs feared stolen from Tarneit home
The owner of two missing dogs holds grave fears for her beloved family pets so she’s offering $5000 for their return. Storm, a six-year-old kelpie…
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Council welcomes stronger conduct standards
Misbehaving councillors could be suspended for six months under a state government push to introduce tougher conduct standards. The state government will present its proposed…
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MacKillop students prep for the fashion awards
Budding fashion designers are busily putting finishing touches to their creations in the lead-up to next month’s Australia Fashion Awards. Year 12 MacKillop College students…
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Council rejects Champion Road apartment bid
Williamstown residents have applauded Hobsons Bay council’s rejection of a 39-dwelling, three-storey apartment block they said would create a “future slum”. Probus Built applied for…
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Funding boost for emergency relief progam
A $50,000 cash injection is helping ensure Wyndham residents in need can still access emergency food aid. Fundraising group Share, part of the UnitingCare Church…
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David puts his cool skills to the test
A Hoppers Crossing apprentice froze out most of his competition in a bronze-medal effort at this year’s WorldSkills competition. David Heath (pictured) placed third in…
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MP helps push for Williams Landing school
Williams Landing residents are calling for a school in their expanding community. They have made a submission outlining their concerns to Western Metropolitan MP Bernie…
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Maths program has more pluses than negatives
Lumen Christi Catholic Primary School pupils hope a bit of flair added to their dose of maths may lift the subject’s bad reputation. The school…
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