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Blooming nice volunteers

The work is never done for the team of 120 gardeners who care for the Victoria State Rose Garden. Hoppers Crossing’s Anne Long has volunteered...

Project hits fever pace

Two Wyndham friends who saw a need to unite their community are gathering a strong following. Truganina’s Pascaline Pesa, 19, and Jumess Tshishimbi, 18, started...

Family sell-up in ‘unsafe’ suburb

Members of a Point Cook extended family are planning to leave the suburb after 16 years because they fear for their safety. Paul O’Brien said...

Pink parade helps raise cancer funds

Pupils at Tarneit P-9 College were tickled pink with last Friday’s fundraising efforts for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The school’s Go Pink fundraising day...

Truganina warrant results in attempted murder charge

A second man has been charged in relation to a serious assault that occurred in the CBD in March. Investigators executed a search warrant at an...

Glowing with success

Point Cook’s Suji and Jeeva Sanjeevan say getting into candle making four years ago was a risk but that they are determined to shine. Their...

Rainbows of fun

Bright blues, vibrant violets and radiant reds were among the many hues that took centre stage at Baden Powell College last week. The school’s...

New life for war hangar

A heritage World War II building at the former Werribee Satellite Aerodrome will be relocated and another will be demolished, if a planning permit...

Police ramp up Werribee station, river patrols

Police are renewing efforts to crack down on anti-social behaviour and public drinking around Werribee train station and Werribee River. Sergeant Julian Frazer of the...

Have a spell with Harry

It’s time to put on your wizard’s hat and practise your spells. A Harry Potter Party to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of...

Sports cash boost in Wyndham

Several Wyndham sports clubs will benefit from a share in more than $530,000 in grants from the state government. Werribee MP Tim Pallas last week...

Apprentice’s heavy lifting

Werribee’s James Greig showed his mettle at the recent Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia National Apprentice Challenge. The heavy vehicle apprentice and teammate Brett Holland clinched...

Raising their cups for charity

Enough tea, coffee, sandwiches and scones to feed an army were served up at last week’s Biggest Morning Tea in Werribee. The Italian Sports Club...

Wide work on creek bridge

A new and improved Skeleton Creek Bridge in Point Cook is taking shape following a hefty crane operation that delivered 21 beams. Carried out over...

Shops fined for selling tobacco to children

Ten Wyndham businesses have been fined $645 each for selling tobacco to children in the past year. During a council operation earlier this month, test...

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Welcoming, convenient living at the John Atchison Centre

In a delightfully convenient Hoppers Crossing location, mecwacare’s John Atchison Centre residential aged care facility is the perfect place for older people requiring care...

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