Father Frank calls it a day
After 46 years in the priesthood, Father Francis ‘Frank’ Buhagiar is set to retire.
On Wednesday, January 25, Father Buhagiar will celebrate both his last...
Plant framed for art gallery
The Western Treatment Plant could soon have its own regional art gallery under a Wyndham council plan to boost tourism.
The council has asked for...
Bright life beckons for Wol
When Wol Wol and his family escaped Sudan as refugees and arrived in Australia in 2005, the then three-year-old was too young to remember...
Darren’s fighting fit for Great Ocean Road Race
It’s hard to imagine it now, but two years ago Darren Graham weighed in at 185 kilograms and had a number of health concerns.
Fast-forward...
Leakes Road work cops a fine
A contractor has been fined for carrying out unapproved road works in Laverton North after complaints from the public.
Leakes Road, near Interchange Drive, was...
New crew to help mental health
Police from across the west have teamed up with Werribee Mercy Hospital in a unique initiative to help people suffering from a mental health...
Fence stolen from college
Police have appealed for information following the theft of some fence panels from a Point Cook school.
Eleven metal fence panels were allegedly stolen from...
My Place: Rebecca Barnard
Singer-songwriter Rebecca Barnard has toured far and wide during a successful musical career, yet loves returning to her beloved Yarraville. She speaks with Benjamin...
Have you seen Samantha?
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing woman Samantha Ferris.
The 26-year-old was last seen at a Wyndham Vale address on Sunday, around 10.45am.
Police...
Ecoville arrest investigation
Victoria Police is investigating after a complaint was lodged about the arrest of a teenage boy at Ecoville Park in Tarneit last year.
Police attended...
Man charged after sexual assaults in Wyndham
A Wyndham Vale man has been charged after he allegedly sexually assaulted a number of women in Wyndham in the past week.
Detectives from Footscray...
Search continues for missing man
Authorities are continuing to search for missing Hoppers Crossing man Aly Hadzic, who fell from a boat in Lake Eildon yesterday.
Police said they believed...
Kevin Hillier applauds Wyndham council’s leadership
I solemnly swear that what you are about to read has been written by Kevin Hillier. I have not been kidnapped, nor have I...
Wyndham council calls on Summer Slam organisers to find new venue
The South Sudanese Australian Summer Slam is unlikely to return to Wyndham this year, with Wyndham council calling on its organisers to find a...
Festival is mane event
Don’t walk or run, but gallop to the 11th annual Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Festival this weekend.
The event, which is affiliated with the Commonwealth...