Hoppers Crossing granddad wins $1 million Lotto prize
A Hoppers Crossing grandfather says that he can’t wait to use his $1 million Lotto win to travel and meet his new grandson, once...
Documentary a powerful insight into man’s resolve
Film-maker Pongky Nataatmaja says that cutting two days’ worth of footage down to the “most powerful five minutes” is a creative challenge.
Mr Nataatmaja, who...
Three-year-old kinder funding boost
Wyndham council is preparing to deliver five hours of free kindergarten per week, for three-year-old children from 2022.
The council’s director of city life, Allison...
Koala hospital for zoo
A $1.84 million hospital will be built at Werribee Open Range Zoo to help care for sick and injured koalas and other native wildlife.
Zoos...
Champions of women’s sport hailed
Forty-eight individuals and clubs who have made a difference to girls’ and women’s sport have been recognised by a Wyndham council program.
The sportspeople will...
Pandemic tale gives back
Truganina’s Catherine Aguilar has written a children’s book about a panda navigating through a pandemic.
Ms Aguilar’s sister-in-law, Caroline Russo, illustrated the book, which is...
Pantries help bridge the gap
Pantries, shelves and tables loaded with food are popping up at residential properties across Wyndham to help vulnerable people.
The “community pantries” are being set...
Candidates make their pitch
A candidate standing in the Wyndham council election says he hopes to help make the municipality the healthiest in the state, or even the...
Election tilt for father and son
A father and son from the west are contesting this month’s council elections in two different municipalities.
Graham McGuire, who served as a councillor and...
Outdoor pool to reopen
The Werribee Outdoor Pool is set to reopen on Monday, October 19.
WynActive will open the outdoor pool two weeks ahead of its usual summer...
Cuppa of hope
A pair of young entrepreneurs, who have opened a drive-thru coffee shop in Hoppers Crossing, say they want to bring hope to the community.
Joshua...
Foster carers in short supply
Uniting Vic.Tas says there is a “critical need” for more foster carers across the western suburbs.
The organisation, which operates Uniting Wyndham in Werribee, is...
Upgrade plan for cliffs
Plans to upgrade the K Road Cliffs in Werribee South include a new boardwalk and viewing platforms overlooking the Werribee River.
Wyndham council has awarded...
Work starts on youth refuge
Construction has started on a refuge in Werribee which will provide accommodation and services for young homeless people.
The West Refuge, located in Wyndham Street,...
Song a family affair
Young Tarneit singer and musician Sienna Katelyn is making her mark on the world of music.
Her first original song, CRY, has been viewed more...
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Free basketball clinics
Young people looking to get fit and play basketball are encouraged to try out with the Good News Power Basketball Club in Tarneit.
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