Sentence cut for mum who drove into lake
By Adam Cooper, The Age
Akon Guode, the woman who killed her three youngest children by deliberately driving her car into a lake, has had...
P-platers lose licence after speeding in Laverton
Two P-platers have lost their licences for a month after they were caught speeding in Laverton overnight.
Police first spotted a black Range Rover speeding...
Tree planted to commemorate WWI Avenue of Honour
A group of Wyndham residents gathered at Geelong Road, Werribee last Wednesday, to mark a century since the World War I Avenue of Honour was planted...
PJ Day fundraiser in Point Cook
Children and staff at the Guardian Early Learning Centre Point Cook dressed in their best pyjamas for a charity fundraiser last month.
On July 20,...
Drug crimes rise in Wyndham
Drug crimes have risen in Wyndham in a 12-month period, with cannabis and methylamphetamines accounting for the highest number of offences.
Between April last year...
Job prospects boosted for Wyndham youth
Wyndham council has welcomed $1 million state government funding to help young people find employment and boost social cohesion.
Industry and Employment Minister Ben Carroll...
Tara is lapping up her success
For young swimmer Tara, her success in the pool is more than just a stroke of good luck – it involves hard work, dedication...
Youth take the lead in sport project
Two young men have started a sport and mentoring initiative to bring young Wyndham people together.
James Kot, 20, and Hassan Nur Hussein, 19, began...
Charity cricket Cup helps mums
An indoor cricket competition in Hoppers Crossing next month will raise money for the Mother Baby Unit at Werribee Mercy Hospital.
The event will be...
Trees removed for Point Cook road works
About 34 trees have been removed from near Dunnings Road in Point Cook, as part of the state government’s Western Roads Upgrade project.
A spokesperson...
Principal of passion at Werribee Secondary College
Werribee Secondary College principal Steve Butyn says he started his career as a “very keen and enthusiastic first-year teacher”.
After working as an educator for...
Student’s project warms the soul
VCAL students at the Wyndham Community and Education Centre have been cooking up a storm to raise funds for a cause close to their...
Truganina development opposed
A Truganina resident has voiced concerns about a proposal to build 26 houses, including 14 double-storey and 12 triple-storey dwellings, in his court.
Ian Mullins...
Fundraiser is all the fashion
The Fashions on the Lake event next month is all about fundraising in style.
The event will be held on Saturday, September 1, at the...
A good sign for organ donation
More than 1000 Wyndham residents signed up to become organ and tissue donors last year.
Figures released by DonateLife show that last year 593 residents...
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Nice start for West Point
West Point is embracing a bit of the unknown in the FV state league 4 west season this year.
Playing in the division for the...
