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Future is full of beans

Two young Werribee business-owners are optimistic that trade will perk up for their mobile coffee trailer, as COVID-19 restrictions ease. Many Ho and Kevin Noble...

Bravo for Sister Silvia

Italian-born Sister Silvia loves to bring cheer to the residents at Mercy Place Wyndham. Her regular visits - originally as part of the Werribee aged...

Signs help to protect platypus protection

Signs about safe fishing practises have been installed along a stretch of the Lower Werribee River, to help protect the waterway’s platypus population. Melbourne Water...

Raffle to aid crisis line

Local businesses have come together to raise funds for the 24-hour Mental Health Crisis Line at Werribee Mercy Hospital. The Werribee Hospital Foundation has launched...

Step in the right direction

The artistic director of a Wyndham studio has welcomed an easing of pandemic restrictions, announced at the weekend. On Sunday, the state government announced dance...

Capturing local nature

The Werribee River Association has invited community members to submit images to its inaugural photo competition. The Nature in Wyndham Photo Competition aims to showcase...

Werribee South in focus

Local photographer Imran Abul Kashem will run a free online workshop and photo tour in Werribee South next week. Mr Kashem, who lives in Hoppers...

Regal catches hundreds of drivers

Police detected more than 200 driving offences in Wyndham, during the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. Police nabbed 88 speeding drivers, 35 unregistered vehicles, 15 unlicensed...

Medal a ‘shared’ honour

Moira Findlay says she feels “absolutely honoured” to receive a Public Service Medal for outstanding service to education in Victoria. Ms Findlay received the medal...

Master of an idea

Master Dry Cleaners stores across Melbourne are appealing for donations of jackets, coats, blankets and other garments for the Winter Warmers campaign. The family-run business...

Police investigate racist attack

Police are investigating an assault which occurred on a bus in Werribee last month, in which racist threats were allegedly made towards the victim. Transit...

Centre up for auction

A Werribee childcare centre will be auctioned this month. The brand-new centre at 24 Azolla Drive will be put up for sale next week, at...

Tegan’s world of learning

Tegan Backus says that working with children always puts a smile on her face. Miss Backus, 26, is employed at Point Cook World of Learning. She...

Historic building demolition plan

The Department of Defence has proposed to demolish or remove 19 buildings from the Point Cook RAAF base, including structures which are mentioned on...

Mortgage stress soars

Residents of three postcodes located in Melbourne’s west are among the areas facing the highest mortgage stress in the nation, according to a new...

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Teen arrested following Hoppers Crossing school incident

Police have arrested a teenager following a security incident at a Hoppers Crossing school this morning. It is believed the incident involving several students occurred...