News
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Wyndham’s top vaccine rate
Wyndham is still leading the way on COVID-19 vaccinations in the west. Figures released by the federal government on Monday show that more than 95…
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New deputy vice-chancellor for VU
Victoria University has appointed Dianne Semmens as deputy vice-chancellor of vocational education. Ms Semmens has been acting in the role since Grant Dreher moved to…
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Senior constable charged
A senior constable from Victoria Police’s Transit and Public Safety Command has been charged following an internal investigation into an incident in Point Cook last…
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Man hospitalised after Werribee stand-off
A man has been taken to hospital for assessment following a stand-off with police in Werribee this morning. Police were called to a property just…
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Afghan refugees in need of homes
AMES Australia has appealed for anyone with a rental property in Wyndham or St Albans to open their hearts to refugees from Afghanistan. The not-for-profit…
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Young writers shine
Two talented young writers have been named as winners in the 2021 Rotary Centenary Year Peace Essay competition. Grade five and six pupils were invited…
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Crisis housing concerns
Homelessness workers in the northern and western suburbs say they are being “inundated” with requests for crisis accommodation. They are calling on the state government…
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Income support loss to strike hard
Wyndham will be among the hardest-hit areas in the nation after the federal government ends support for people who have lost work due to the…
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My Place
Williams Landing teenager Divine Emezie graduated from Westbourne Grammar School last year with outstanding academic results. Now studying medicine at university, he is also a…
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Stepping up for mental health
Point Cook firefighter Karthick Thanigaimani has encouraged others to speak up about mental health after he participated in the Firefighter Stair Climb Challenge. The virtual…
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Iconic images capture Wyndham
A series of creative images which capture the beauty of Wyndham have been announced as winners in the Iconic Photos of Wyndham competition. The annual…
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Recycling upgrade is a wrap
Waste management company Cleanaway has invested more than $1 million in its Laverton North material recovery facility (MRF) centre to increase its ability to recycle…













