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Liberals pledge for day shift PSOs

Protective Services Officers (PSOs) will man Werribee train station during the day from next year under a Liberal Party plan to curb crime at...

Happy to be a big help

They’re the unsung heroes who contribute unpaid work valued about $145 million each year to the Wyndham community. Wyndham’s volunteers will be the focus of...

My Wyndham: Val Grasso

Life is in full bloom for Val Grasso. The Wyndham Vale resident has run Station Place Florist for the past 17 years and last...

One night in emergency at Werribee Mercy

It’s 8pm on a Sunday night and the triage line is already four people deep at Werribee Mercy Hospital’s emergency department. Then there’s the people...

Wyndham to remember this Sunday

On the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour, we will remember them. Wyndham locals will gather at the Station Place cenotaph...

Werribee South war history find

By Joanna Catalano Local resident Nick Delios recognised the mounts as he was driving past the site. “Once you start digging, you find things,” said Mr...

College races to the top in Wakakirri competition

Hoppers Crossing Secondary College has maintained its status as Wakakirri award winners, taking out one of this year’s national awards. The school bagged the National...

Vasso, our cancer crusader

By Joanna Catalano Western suburbs researcher Professor Vasso Apostolopoulos, has spent decades developing cancer-fighting vaccines. She’s now hopeful she’ll see the fruits of her labour routinely...

Anger over pokies rise

Wyndham council has launched a scathing attack on a state government decision to add 80 new gaming machines to Wyndham from 2022. State Gaming Minister...

Safe haven for Werribee

Wyndham women and children escaping family violence will soon have access to a new seven-unit refuge close to home. Construction will begin on the Werribee...

Anger over Point Cook intersection snub

A Point Cook intersection where drivers are “playing Russian roulette with their lives” has been ignored by the major political parties in the lead-up...

All revved up to learn

Ladies, would you know what to do if your car broke down and your phone didn’t work? The Hopper Motor Group will be teaching just...

Candidates push their policies

Election promises and political pot shots flew thick and fast as Wyndham’s state election candidates campaigned for the local vote at a candidates forum...

Nobel winner’s wisdom

A Nobel Prize winner and former Australian of the Year discussed advances in medicine and the life of a scientist at the 2018 Barry...

Raise funds and get fit

This bootcamp aims to whip you into shape and raise money for mental health. Point Cook’s Stronglife Health and Performance gym is calling on locals...

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Aussies urged to roll up their sleeves

With one in three people experiencing high blood pressure, Australians, including those in Wyndham, are being urged to visit their local doctor or pharmacist...