Anniversary opening for time capsule
Australia Day 2025 had extra significance in Hobsons Bay as it marked the 25th anniversary and opening of the Millenium Time Capsule.
On January...
Charges over 80s sex attack
A man accused of raping a beloved 82-year-old grandmother more than four decades ago has faced court for the first time.
Michael Martin, 69, briefly...
Australia Day celebrations take over Tarneit
It was Tarneit’s turn to host Wyndham’s annual Australia Day celebration this year. Star Weekly reporter Jaidyn Kennedy ventured out to Penrose Place to...
Community Calendar
Wyndham Rotary
If you have an hour or two to volunteer in a local project Wyndham Rotary would love to hear from you. If you...
Call to invest in west
Advocacy group LeadWest is calling on the federal government to invest in Melbourne’s west at the upcoming federal election.
On Thursday, January 23, LeadWest announced...
Run for paediatric mental health
The Wyndham Rotary Fun Run is returning on Sunday, March 2 at Wyndham Park in Werribee, and the community is invited to run– or...
Year of the volunteer
Peter Nichols has been named the 2025 Wyndham Citizen of the Year for his ongoing dedication to volunteerism.
Mr Nichols, who has lived in Wyndham...
Bike boy honoured
Atticus Tan, also known as the ‘the bicycle boy of Point Cook’, has been recognised as Wyndham’s Young Citizen of the Year for 2025.
The...
Man arrested over fatal Wyndham collision
A 19-year-old Wyndham Vale man has been arrested by police following a fatal collision that occurred in Wyndham Vale on Saturday, January 25.
It is...
State first vape prevention resource for young students launched
In a first for the state, primary school teachers and health educators of grades five and six students will now have access to a...
Drivers urged to put safety first this long weekend
Road safety authorities are asking motorists to drive safely this long weekend as 21 people have already lost their lives on Victoria’s roads.
Transport Accident...
Heart Foundation issues healthy school lunch message
The Heart Foundation is imploring parents to watch out for misleading marketing tactics as they prepare to pack healthy lunchboxes when the school year...
Study finds support for scientists
Most people around the world trust scientists and think they should actively shape government policy, according to a major new international study involving researchers...
Finalists announced for WorkSafe awards
Out of almost 150 nominations, 21 finalists have been shortlisted across six award categories for the 35th annual WorkSafe Awards, which celebrate initiatives in...
Charges laid over 1980s sex attacks on grandmother
A man will face court more than four decades after a beloved grandmother was allegedly attacked and raped in her home.
Police charged a 69-year-old...