Call to step up pet care
Wyndham council impounded 78 cats last month, many of which were not desexed.
The council’s environment and sustainability portfolio holder Cr Heather Marcus said 61...
Energy, water issues fall in Wyndham
Victoria’s Energy and Water Ombudsman investigated 895 cases in Wyndham in the 2016-17 financial year.
That was an 11 per cent drop on the number...
Wyndham house prices booming
Melbourne’s south-west, including Wyndham, has been named the nation’s top spot for growth in property prices.
The latest Housing Boom and Bust Report from SQM...
Big tip for art show
Wyndham council has dumped more than $26,000 of ratepayers money into an exhibition celebrating the Werribee tip.
The funds included $11,739 for one artist, Steven...
Caring for the carers
It’s the ultimate labour of love, caring for a family member or friend who has a disability, illness, chronic condition, terminal illness, or an...
Shining a light on Diwali festival
One of the biggest festivals on the Hindu calendar is coming to Wyndham Vale this weekend.
Up to 15,000 people are expected at Presidents Park...
Major upgrade for Tarneit schools
The state government has announced the construction of an $11.6 million upgrade at Tarneit Senior College, which will include an auditorium and theatrette.
On Tuesday,...
Passing on the baton
He’s been an SES controller, Weerama director and helped organise Carols by Candlelight at Werribee Mansion. Now, Werribee’s Gerry Greenwood can add baton bearer...
Life imitates art at Al-Taqwa
Students at Truganina’s Al-Taqwa College got to experience life as an artist last week when the school hosted its annual art exhibition.
The school opened...
Tight tussle in Tarneit for ALP
The battle for Labor Party preselection for the seat of Tarneit remains on knife’s edge, with local resident Jasvinder Sidhu taking out the first...
Fashion stakes are high
Spring has sprung – and so, too, has spring fashion.
The Wyndham Business and Tourism Association will celebrate both at its Spring Fashion Carnival on...
Police spring into racing carnival blitz
Hold your horses and lighten up on the accelerator this Melbourne Cup long weekend.
That’s the message from Westgate Highway Patrol, which will be targeting...
Time runs out for caravan park residents
A long-time resident at a Werribee South caravan park has been given a year to vacate to make way for “boutique style” beachside living.
Beverley...
Gillard’s future musings
Australia’s first female prime minister returned to the western suburbs last week to be the keynote speaker at the 2017 Barry Jones Oration.
Former Lalor...
Spotlight on property valuations
Home owners could face annual property valuations under a state government plan to overhaul the system.
If the proposed reforms go through, property valuations will...
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A healthy brotherhood
While the method might be unorthodox, an inclusive run club is changing the culture of running and improving men’s health.
Nas Run participants meet on...
