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My Wyndham: Mark Fenton

Mark Fenton is a long-time Werribee resident and community volunteer. He chats with Alesha Capone. Can you please tell me a bit about yourself? I turned...

Help stop crimes of opportunity

Firstly, thank you to the entire Wyndham community for their support and response during 2020. We know it was a challenging time for many, and...

Explore your backyard

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect international travel, photographer Justin Sloan is urging Victorians to visit the spectacular sites and scenery in their...

Hoon gathering in Hoppers Crossing

A police car was damaged when officers were called out to an illegal hoon event in Hoppers Crossing at the weekend. Police attended Industrial Avenue...

Three teens arrested after stabbing

Police have arrested and charged three teenagers following a stabbing in Carlton at the weekend. Two teenagers, aged 15 and 16 years old, were arrested...

Suspicious fire in Point Cook

A crime scene has been set up in Point Cook, after a suspicious fire at a business premises overnight. Police attended the Wallace Avenue property,...

My Wyndham: Doug Fairchild

Doug Fairchild is a stalwart of the Little River Cricket Club. He chats with Alesha Capone. Tell me a little bit about yourself... I was born...

Students excel

Two students have been recognised as the dux and dux proximus of Thomas Carr College in Tarneit. Sinit Berhane was named dux after receiving an...

Bingo with an active twist

An innovative plan to develop an “exercise bingo” game for senior citizens in Wyndham has received a $10,000 grant from the Heart Foundation. IPC Health’s...

Fine over sewage spill

By Benjamin Millar Western Water has been slapped with a $110,000 penalty over a sewage spill near the Werribee River in Eynesbury. Western Region Water Corporation,...

Green star garden plan

Werribee horticulturist Craig Castree is calling on the state government to introduce a star-rating system for sustainable gardens at residential properties, similar to the...

Celebrate summer

A free family-friendly event featuring film, music and food will be held at Werribee Racecourse this week. The Summer Celebration will run from Friday to...

Guardians of bandicoots

Two special dogs trained at Werribee Open Range Zoo are helping to bring a critically endangered native species back from extinction. Eastern barred bandicoots...

Sanctuary Lakes in spotlight

Residents and visitors to Sanctuary Lakes have been invited to participate in a research study about leisure activities and bird feeding in the area. Deakin...

Clubs unite for charity

Two Wyndham cricket clubs have joined forces to host a special Australia Day event which will raise money for Beyond Blue. The Point Cook Cricket...

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Campfire warning ahead of long weekend

Victoria’s fire and land management agencies are urging campers and those on holiday to prioritise campfire safety ahead of the upcoming long weekend. Since 1...