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End of an era

It is the end of an era as ExxonMobil announced it would close its Altona refinery after 72 years to become an import terminal,...

Housing proposals rejected

Wyndham council has refused two housing proposals in residential areas of Point Cook and Tarneit. One of the proposals was seeking permission to build seven-double...

Coaches kicking goals

Residents with aspirations of becoming a soccer coach are invited to attend coaching courses in Hoppers Crossing. Football Victoria will run two community coaching courses...

Petition to save Laverton pool

A petition signed by 1123 people has called on Hobsons Bay council to reconsider its 2019 decision to close the Laverton Swim and Fitness...

Altona North train station call

Hobsons Bay council is lobbying the state government for new train stations to service the areas of Altona North, Newport west and Brooklyn. Altona North's...

Hidden gems revealed

Photographer Imran Abul Kashem loves sharing his knowledge with other people. The Hoppers Crossing resident is set to host a series of photo tours exploring...

My Wyndham: James and Kate Widlake

Point Cook’s James and Kate Widlake became Australian citizens last month. They chat with Alesha Capone. Can you tell me a bit about yourselves? Mr Widlake:...

Police muscle in gym thefts

Eleven people have been arrested in relation to a spate of car thefts from outside gyms in the Wyndham Vale, Point Cook and Tarneit...

Lockdown waiting game

Victoria is "well-placed" to end its snap five-day lockdown today, Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday. The lockdown started on Saturday as a “short, sharp circuit...

Avalon floated as potential quarantine site

Avalon Airport may be used as a quarantine facility for returned overseas travellers. Premier Daniel Andrews today said that while no decision has been made,...

Three stabbed in Point Cook

Three people, including two teenagers, have been stabbed during an altercation in Point Cook at the weekend. Police said a number of people were gathered...

Take away and delivery-only love this Valentine’s Day

A restaurant owner says he will be $20,000 out-of-pocket due to an influx of Valentine's Day cancellations after the state government announced a return...

Animal hospital job cut fears

The National Tertiary Education Union has expressed fears about possible job cuts at the University of Melbourne U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital. The NTEU last week...

Photos tell your stories

Wyndham residents are being invited to enter an amateur photo competition which aims to showcase how locals came together during the COVID-19 pandemic. Non-profit group,...

Disadvantaged areas hit hard by COVID

A new report has found that transmission of COVID-19 during Victoria's second pandemic wave mostly occurred in disadvantaged areas of Melbourne, which have a...

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Sharks season comes to a disappointing end

It was a disappointing end to a promising season for Point Cook Centrals in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield. Playing in division...

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