Harrison defies the odds
A Wyndham Vale man has come back from the brink of death to become a veteran bodybuilding competitor.
Andy Harrison, 55, will compete in his...
Sucking it up fur charity
If you’re a pet owner, you’d be familiar with your pooch or feline moulting fur all over the tiles, carpet and furniture. This month,...
100 years of memories
It’s not every day you turn 100, but Werribee woman Amy Rees did just that last Friday, notching up a century of memories.
Born in...
Plan of attack for pet peeves
By Dewi Sherry
Almost 150 dog attacks were reported across Wyndham in the past financial year, according to new figures.
But the number of reported attacks...
And boo to you too
By Dewi Sherry
Boo at the Zoo is back by popular demand at the Werribee Open Range Zoo for this Halloween.
Residents are urged to come...
Grants boost for local projects
By Dewi Sherry
More money will be available for more community projects following a change to Wyndham council’s grants policy.
The council last week agreed to...
Cash for community
They’re the people who turn a suburb into a community, and community groups were big winners recently when they shared in $20,000 of grants.
Developer...
Meaty honour for Doctor Dunshea
By Dewi Sherry
A Werribee resident’s lifetime research has been recognised around the world.
Dr Frank Dunshea was the 2017 recipient of the Meats Research Award.
Presented...
Daughters of the West kicking health goals
A free health program helping women stay in good shape is kicking off across the west.
Daughters of the West is an eight-week program focusing...
New chapter for library
Bookworms rejoice – Little Library is back at the Melton train station permanently to keep literature lovers entertained.
Readers are encouraged to “take a book...
My Wyndham: Jenny Pratt
Imagine your dad being a spy with the British Foreign Office when your were growing up. That was the reality for Jenny Pratt, who...
Baton change at relay
Meet the new chairman for one of Wyndham’s biggest fundraising events.
Carradin Blyth has taken the reins of the annual Wyndham Relay for Life, with...
Werribee CWA turns 70
It’s not every day you turn 70.
An afternoon of high tea and arts and crafts were in order recently when the Werribee branch of...
CFA ready for emergency
Firefighter’s from Hoppers Crossing and Point Cook will now be able to provide life-saving medical assistance in an emergency.
The brigades are among 22 CFA...
Ex-cop in parking fight
A former traffic cop is at war with Wyndham council over what he says are incorrect parking fines.
Wyndham Vale resident Graeme Lee is outraged...