A commitment to learning
Werribee’s Barry Cooper says it is a good thing for retired people to give back to the community.
Mr Cooper started volunteering at Little River...
Two arrested after Point Cook aggravated burglary
Police have arrested two men following an aggravated burglary in Point Cook this morning, during which two residents were allegedly assaulted.
Investigators have been told...
Police appeal for info after stabbing
Police are appealing for public assistance following a stabbing in Hoppers Crossing last week after an alleged altercation between two groups of youths.
Emergency services...
Renewed call for noise walls
Residents living close to the Princes Freeway in Werribee have expressed disappointment that noise barriers have not been installed as part of the Duncans...
The WOW factor
Teenager Byron Muir says he enjoys seeing people’s different facial expressions while capturing portraits of them.
Muir, 18, said he began taking photos at the...
Special mother’s day deliveries
With 12 babies born at Werribee Mercy Hospital on Sunday, it was an extra-special Mother’s Day for staff and families.
The hospital’s postnatal maternity unit...
Crafting a community
Volunteers from a not-for-profit group offer craft and café sessions at the Wyndham Park Community Centre, based on the idea that participating has many...
Call for ‘strong’ planning controls
Wyndham council will investigate planning options to help limit multi-unit developments in Werribee, Hoppers Crossing and part of Tarneit amid concerns about housing “overdevelopment”.
Cr...
Litter blitz cleans up streets
Volunteers taking part in a litter clean-up project in Wyndham have collected almost 18,000 kilograms of rubbish since 2015.
The Werribee River Association (WRA) first...
Council to raise rainbow flag
Wyndham council will host an online flag-raising ceremony this week in support of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, which is also...
New sports precinct on the cards
Wyndham council has released a draft plan to develop a sports precinct and open space at Alfred Road Reserve in Werribee, with an estimated...
Fundraiser helps athletes chase Olympic dream
The Werribee Victorian Clay Target Club will host a fundraising day at the weekend in support of two athletes heading to the Tokyo Olympics.
Laetisha...
Shining light in dark days
Point Cook couple Mitali and Santosh Bhangle live helping to make a difference in the lives of two children who live overseas.
Mr and Mrs...
Repair cafe finds new home
The Wyndham Repair Café has helped divert more than 450 kilograms of waste from landfill since it was established in 2018.
The café has also...
Buddy program brings joy
Wyndham firefighter Jack is bringing joy to a pair of young brothers in his role as a volunteer with Gateways Support Services.
Jack, who is...
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Non-voters have chance to avoid fines
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is urging Victorians not to ignore a request for an explanation as to why they appear to have not...
