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Missing girl Louise Korau-Smith

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing girl Louise Korau-Smith. The 12-year-old was last seen in Hoppers Crossing about 3.30pm on 14...

Five times the limit

A driver involved in a hit-run collision allegedly blew more than five times the legal alcohol limit in Werribee on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services received...

Attempted armed robbery in Tarneit

Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a Tarneit convenience store yesterday evening, in which an employee was threatened with a weapon. Investigators have...

Drunk driver detected 90km over speed limit

Police detected a drunk driver travelling at 90 kilometres above the speed limit in Laverton on the weekend. Just after 8pm on Sunday, Footscray Transit...

Easter joy for patients

A special Easter delivery arrived at Werribee Mercy Hospital last week. Volunteers from the Werribee Hospital Foundation gathered Easter treats, which were distributed throughout the...

Business hopes to outlast virus

A family business that has been manufacturing ammunition in Melbourne’s west for around 40 years is hopeful that it will survive the coronavirus pandemic. Ballantine...

Joe has designs to help

Werribee South inventor Joe Ferlazzo is helping the medical community during the COVID-19 crisis. Mr Ferlazzo is a familiar face to many residents, thanks to...

How Wyndham got its name

Visitors to Werribee Cemetery might have passed Elliot Armstong’s gravestone time and again never knowing who he was or what he meant to Wyhdham....

Charity begins at home

A Point Cook father and his two young sons have participated in some hair-raising antics in the name of a good cause. Rajan Rao said...

Hundreds of dog attacks reported

Reports of dog attacks in Wyndham more than quadrupled in the past year, according to council figures. The council’s director of city operations, Stephen...

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...

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Schwartz with will to twin

Young golfer Georgia Schwartz is renowned for always having a smile on her face, a strong zest for practice and a mantra for simply...