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‘Anyone’ can join the SES
People say it takes a certain type of person to join the State Emergency Services (SES), but Wyndham West unit controller Tim Smiley disagrees. “if…
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Volunteer expo draws crowd
The Wyndham Volunteer Expo on Saturday, May 14 showcased 44 volunteer groups working in the municipality. More than 300 attendees visited the Encore Event Centre…
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Police crackdown on youth gangs
More than 50 people were arrested as part of a crackdown on youth gangs across Melbourne’s west, including in Wyndham, last week. As part of…
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Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.…
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Suburban newspapers urge newsprint help
A Federal Government $10 million fund for regional newspapers has again “disappointingly” snubbed outer-suburban media publishers, says the head of Star Weekly. The Public Interest…
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Free kindergarten available for Victorian families
Victorian families, such as those in Wyndham, will have access to more free kindergarten education next year thanks to a $131 million investment from the…
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Call out for kids coats ahead of winter
Individuals in Wyndham with pre-loved clothing are being encouraged to donate to the Coats4Kids campaign. Teaming up with fellow not-for-profit organisation Off Your Back, the…
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Trugin on for a cancer cure
If someone asked you to drive a shitbox car 3594 kilometres through the muddy and untamed tracks of the Australian outback for charity, would you…
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Residents urged to check their chimneys
The Country Fire Authority [CFA] is calling on residents, including those in Wyndham, to check and maintain their fireplaces, chimneys, fireboxes and flues as Victoria…
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Check your electric blankets before winter
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) and Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) want you to check your electric blankets are in safe working order. As we head into…
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Opposition promises dental wait time cuts
The state opposition has announced it will enact a plan to halve the surgery waiting lists in Victoria, including in Wyndham, amidst increasing waiting times…
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Kidsafe launches ‘The One’
Kidsafe Victoria has launched their ‘The One’ campaign to raise awareness about child injury. The campaign will feature families whose children have lost their lives…