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Characters given life

A mural with a literary theme is being painted at Truganina South Primary School. The school’s assistant principal Cass Beckman said the mural featured pupils’...

From Mexico to Mambourin

It’s a long way from Mexico to Mambourin, just ask the Ortega family. Manuel Ortega, his wife and their two children are among the first...

Celebrating Caireann

A special event celebrating the life of Caireann Gildea, a little girl who loved writing and athletics, will be held at the Point Cook...

Crossing days are numbered

The Cherry Street level crossing in Werribee “will be gone for good” from Thursday, March 11. Werribee MP Tim Pallas announced the news last week. Mr...

In celebration of women

All residents have been invited to attend an International Women’s Day Celebration Picnic in Truganina next week. The event is being organised through the TrugHub...

Werribee residents living longer

Werribee residents have the longest life expectancy of all Wyndham’s suburbs, while Hoppers Crossing north and Truganina residents have the lowest, according to new...

Learning to live a little greener

Wyndham council’s Green Living Series will return this year. The annual series, which includes sustainable living workshops and events, aims to help residents learn how...

Helping hand for youth

A youth refuge being built in Werribee is on track for construction to be completed in September. The Wyndham Street building, to be known as...

Supermarket build gives new life to plastic

Cobblebank’s brand new shopping centre has played its part in saving more than 6.5 million pieces of plastic from landfill before even opening. A groundbreaking...

Foster carers open homes, hearts

As a foster child from the age of seven, Jarline Mays lived with 13 different families and attended 11 different schools. Ms Mays said her...

Say hello to the USA

Young people in Wyndham will be given the opportunity to take a virtual trip to a United States city this weekend. The Hello USA! event,...

Embracing who you are

An exhibition featuring art by non-binary, LGBTIQIA+ and indigenous artists will be held at the Wyndham Art Gallery later this month. FLUID, which explores gender...

Children’s grave sites vandalised

A Tarneit father is heartbroken following a vandalism and theft in the children’s section at Werribee Cemetery. Troy Wilson is a devoted parent to two...

Young Barron free to swim again

Werribee Open Range Zoo veterinarians are concerned by a “dramatic increase” in the number of fishing-related wildlife injuries they have treated this summer. Zoo vet...

More choices for seniors

Workshops will be held in Wyndham from this month onwards to brainstorm ways to get senior citizens involved with recreational venues and activities which...

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Greater Western Water grants open

Greater Western Water (GWW) is encouraging Wyndham community groups to apply for a grant or sponsorship through its Thriving Communities program. Applications are now open...

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