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Program aims to keep kids out of trouble

A new project is aiming to prevent young people in the west from falling into a life of crime. Westjustice and the Centre for Multicultural...

Multiple people injured in Point Cook house fire

Five people were evacuated from house fire in Point Cook on Tuesday morning. Fire Rescue Victoria was called to a fire on Willowherb Way at...

Man injured during Hoppers Crossing arrest

A man is in a critical condition in hospital following an arrest in Hoppers Crossing. The 35-year-old Hoppers Crossing man was approached by police...

Kinder survey open

Parents with children in kindergarten are encouraged to take part in an annual parent opinion survey on kindergartens delivered by Wyndham council. The survey...

Robert again leads Werribee rotary

Werribee Rotary Club has a new president, with Robert Fava assuming the role for the second time. Mr Fava, who previously served as club president...

Homeless helper searches for home

It’s a grim irony that a man who has dedicated himself to helping the homeless is now at risk of being without a home...

Ambassador leads Dixie tributes

US Ambassador to Australia and daughter of former president John F Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy, has paid tribute to World War II coastwatcher Ronald (Dixie)...

Werribee Mansion to open to the public for free

Visitors to Werribee Park Mansion will be able to enjoy a free trip to the historic site as part of Open House Melbourne later...

Petition calls for flood fix

A group of frustrated Tarneit residents are petitioning Wyndham council to fix a flood-prone section of Dohertys Road, after rain forced its closure, again. Heavy...

Estate safety group established in Wyndham

What started as a simple idea from a Werribee policeman has morphed into a community safety group representing dozens of Wyndham housing estates, with...

More jobs, but still plenty of travel

More people in Melbourne’s west are employed but many are still facing long commutes to get to their jobs each day. The West of Melbourne...

Navigating the hook turn

An RACV poll has found that 44 per cent of Victorian respondents feel hook turns are the most challenging driving practice on Victorian roads....

Experience the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics at Fed Square

Melbournians are in for a treat this summer as Federation Square lights up in green and gold to celebrate the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic...

Breakthrough for better access to palliative care for people with disability

A new, faster way to better meet the needs of people living with disabilities and a terminal diagnosis has been discovered. Palliative Care Australia (PCA)...

Bowel cancer screening now available to 45-49 year olds

Victorians aged 45-49, including those in Wyndham, can now order a free bowel screening test. The new eligibility comes due to significant changes to...

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Teen charged over crime spree in north-west

Police have charged a 17-year-old following multiple alleged aggravated burglaries and theft of motor vehicles in Melbourne’s north-west. Police will allege the teen gained access...