Boy, 13, assaulted at Manor Lakes basketball court
A 13-year-old boy was assaulted at a basketball court in Manor Lakes on Saturday evening, after a group of youths demanded his phone.
Police are...
Kevin Hillier advocates a career of fun for our kids
The idea of career advice for primary school students, floated recently, has been greeted with much disdain and ridicule. To some extent, I tend...
New cops to hit the beat
Eighteen new police will be on the beat in Wyndham from May as part of a statewide roll-out of 825 new police over the...
Sanctuary Lakes school on its way
Work is under way on the Sanctuary Lakes South P-9 school.
On Monday, Altona MP Jill Hennessy took part in a sod-turning ceremony at the...
Savings a real plus
For Werribee resident Jaspreet Kaur, budgeting and saving money has become a lot easier, thanks to the Saver Plus program.
The free program – an...
Wyndham council candidates to face court
Three candidates from the 2016 Wyndham council election have been charged after failing to declare who donated, and how much, to their election campaigns.
The...
Point Cook police station push
Western metropolitan MP Rachel Carling-Jenkins has renewed the push for a police station to be built in Point Cook.
In Parliament last month, Ms Carling-Jenkins...
Mental health care is a rewarding career
For Rory Dalton, working as an emergency mental health clinician at Werribee Mercy Hospital means he gets an opportunity to help vulnerable people every...
Singing her praises: Jolie Mpia
For Werribee gospel singer Jolie Mpia, music is a universal language.
Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mpia sings in Swahili, Lingala, French and...
Geelong rejects regional plan
A state MP and the mayor of Greater Geelong council have spoken against the idea of joining with Wyndham to create a new region.
Last...
Bill to replace damaged trees may hit $5000
Wyndham ratepayers will have to fork out thousands of dollars to replace trees at a Point Cook park which were destroyed by vandals last...
A welcome reception for baby Georgia
Having your baby in a hospital foyer is not the most traditional way to give birth, but parents Nicole and Brett Thomas say they...
Crime concerns raised: youth crime, gangs, home invasions
Youth crime, gangs and home invasions have been identified as some of the main issues of concern to Wyndham residents.
The concerns were raised during...
It all adds up at kindergartens
The numbers are stacking up as a program to help develop children’s maths skills is rolled out at kindergartens in Wyndham, Brimbank and Melton.
The...
My Wyndham: Derrick Humphrey
Derrick Humphrey OAM has had a lifetime of musical experience, including being a member of the Band of Scots Guards. The 90-year-old Werribee resident...
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Hidden heroes behind 1.5 million reports.
Crime Stoppers are saying thanks to Victoria’s hidden heroes for coming forward with 1.5 million reports of crime or suspicious activity.
Currently, someone contacts Crime...
