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Level crossing works carry on

The organisation removing level crossings across the state has implemented anti-coronavirus measures at its construction sites, including in the west. Major Transport Infrastructure Authority (MTIA)...

Volunteers at the ready

The Asian Business Association of Wyndham Inc is extending a helping hand to the community. The not-for-profit organisation, also known as ABAW, has more than...

Stay active together

Wyndham council is urging residents exercise for 30 minutes every day, while social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Wyndham’s sports development portfolio holder,...

Puppy lessons online

Just like the students at Heathdale Christian College, puppy Ziva is learning online during the coronavirus pandemic. The 12 week-old Labrador puppy is in training...

Potential emergency centres

Four community centres located in Wyndham could be transformed into emergency relief centres, if they are needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The council’s Emergency Management...

Brush up on art skills

Children living in Wyndham have been invited to draw a portrait of somebody special, to submit to the junior section of a local art...

Grants to help business recovery

Wyndham council will set aside $200,000 for a Small Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund, to assist local businesses in the wake of the COVID-19...

Support fruits of local labour

The owners of a long-running Werribee fruit and vegetable shop are urging residents to support small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Priti Patel from Charlie’s...

Pressure builds on PPE supplies

Mercy Health has reassured the community that it is working to ensure Werribee Mercy Hospital staff have access to protective personal clothing during the...

Something to sing about

Point Cook girl Devy, who captured hearts across the nation after singing at the Eurovision – Australia Decides concert earlier this year, has written...

Rate cut move blasted

A move by a Wyndham councillor to adopt a 10 per rate cut during the COVID-19 pandemic has been described as “irresponsible” and “a...

Fined for breaching restrictions

Police issued 158 fines to people found to be breaching coronavirus restrictions across the state on the weekend, including to a group gathered at...

Bottleshop robbery

Detectives are hoping to identify a man with a distinctive gait following an armed robbery in Hoppers Crossing last month. Investigators have been told the...

Wyndham population soars

Wyndham has the second-fastest growing population in the nation, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The ABS last month released data showing that Wyndham’s...

Help is just a text away

Werribee South woman Liz Bartlett has launched a community register to assist residents during the coronavirus pandemic. Ms Bartlett, an ex-nurse, said the register was...

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A healthy brotherhood

While the method might be unorthodox, an inclusive run club is changing the culture of running and improving men’s health. Nas Run participants meet on...