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A paw-fect ambassador

Border Collie puppy Rocket has a very im-pawtent role in the community. The four month-old cutie is “community dog” at the Laverton and Altona Community...

Hospital welcomes extra staff

Nine healthcare workers from overseas are joining the team at Werribee Mercy Hospital, under a program designed to boost Victoria’s medical workforce as COVID-19...

Views sought on carpark upgrades

Commuters are being invited to have a say on carpark upgrades planned for the Tarneit and Wyndham Vale train stations. The upgrades will be delivered...

Booked in for delivery

Residents wanting to stimulate their minds during lockdown can book in for contactless delivery from Wyndham council’s libraries. Staff from the libraries are delivering books,...

Frenchie fashion

Chic canine Bruce looks rather fetching in his doggy dress-ups. The two year-old Frenchie, who is owned by Werribee couple Helen and Brad, is participating...

Bowser bill blues bite

Wyndham motorists have questioned why they were paying more than the rest of Melbourne for unleaded fuel last week. Data from fuel price monitoring...

Steel-jawed trap found at park

A dog walker discovered a steel-jawed metal trap in the off-leash area of Presidents Park in Wyndham Vale last week. An RSPCA Victoria spokesperson said...

Playgroups in a virtual world

Activities such as playgroups are being held online across Melbourne, as the state lockdown continues to restrict the reasons people can leave home. Point Cook...

Company taken to court after man’s death

WorkSafe has charged a roofing truss manufacturer for unsafe work practices at a residential building site in Point Cook, after a man died at...

Vaccine site “supercharged”

Victoria’s state-run COVID-19 vaccination centres, including Eagle Stadium in Werribee, are being “supercharged” to deliver more jabs into arms. The state government today announced 25...

Teens allegedly threatened with firearm, driven at, assaulted

Police have charged two men following an armed robbery and attempted armed robbery in Point Cook last week. A group of teens were allegedly approached...

Hoppers Crossing fire

The occupant of a house that caught fire in Hoppers Crossing last night managed to escape before emergency services arrived on the scene. Fire Rescue...

Kindergarten $47 million boost for Wyndham

The state government has announced $47 million in funding to create thousands of new kindergarten places in Wyndham across the next eight years. Minister for...

Massive cannabis haul

Police have seized more than one tonne of cannabis plants with a street value of over $4 million, after carrying out warrants across Wyndham...

Plea to lower Tarneit speed limit

A Tarneit resident has called for the speed limit to be lowered along a section of Leakes Road, and for safety barriers to be...

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FOGO bin roll-out progresses

Wyndham’s aim to have every household using food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins by early next year has progressed. The contract to supply and...

$85m for ring road