‘Welfare cheats’ warned in Werribee
Police and the Department of Human Services have warned “welfare cheats” living in the Werribee region that they could face criminal charges if they...
Cop car crashes into house in Hoppers Crossing
Two police officers were taken to hospital overnight after a cop car crashed into a Hoppers Crossing house.
The police officers were responding to reports of...
My Wyndham: Craig Castree
Werribee’s Craig Castree has worked in the horticulture industry for 40 years. He is a regular guest on Vasili’s Garden to
Kitchen TV show and is also...
Appeal for info about injured, starved dog
RSPCA Victoria is appealing for information about an severely emaciated and injured dog, who was admitted to a Werribee vet clinic last month.
The male...
Kevin Hillier reflects on the need for perspective
A young man in his mid-20s collapses and dies while playing in a reserves football match in the Central Highlands League. At a ground many...
Point Cook tops litter figures
Point Cook has been named Wyndham’s hotspot for litter reports, as the state Environment Protection Authority warns residents to try to avoid dodgy skip-bin...
App to offer transport on demand
Point Cook Action Group committee member Senthill Sundaram is hoping to pilot an on-demand public transport app in Wyndham.
Mr Sundaram said the app, which...
First-home buyers save big
First-home buyers in Wyndham have saved more than $33.8 million in stamp duty exemptions in a year.
Figures from the state government show that in...
Have your say on team bid
Wyndham residents have been invited to attend a “fan forum” to find out more about the proposal to bring an A-League soccer team to...
Mayor’s China advice ignored
Wyndham mayor Peter Maynard cautioned councillors Walter Villagonzalo and Aaron An against accepting an invitation to China in either a council or private capacity,...
Wyndham pokie losses top $105m
Wyndham gamblers lost more than $105.5 million on poker machines during the 2017-18 financial year, the eighth-highest amount in the state.
Figures released by the...
Purrrfect way to find a new home for cats
Truganina photographer Mel Scott uses her artistic skills to help cats and kittens find loving new homes.
Scott, who runs a business called Purrticular Photography,...
Creating community bonds
Point Cook’s Eli Muse wants to help the community understand that most African-Australians are just like everyone else.
To do this, Mr Muse is planning...
Sick of carparking blues
Parking spaces in front of a strip of Werribee medical clinics are being hogged by council staff, according to practitioners.
Michael Lentini from Lentini Dental...
100 years of milestones for Eric
Plenty of exercise, laughter and “a good sheila” are Eric Johnston’s secrets to a long life.
Mr Johnston, who celebrated his 100th birthday at the...
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Point Cook man faces court on armed robbery charges
A Point Cook man will remain in custody after appearing in court over the weekend charged with a series of armed robberies in Melbourne’s...
