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Soaring population fuels infrastructure needs
Wyndham’s mayor has expressed concern that the municipality’s infrastructure is not growing as quickly as its population is. Cr Josh Gilligan said data recently released…
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Sweet taste of local fare
Point Cook’s Emma Daniaro is encouraging residents to tempt their tastebuds with local fare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms Daniaro, who started Sweet’Ems Cakes &…
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Fake tradies warning
Police have issued a warning about “fake tradies” operating in the west. The Wyndham, Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong police Eyewatch Facebook pages all posted the…
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Residents rubbish
Residents of a Tarneit street have lashed out at offenders who continue to illegally dump rubbish on a vacant block near their homes. Across the…
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Online key to piano lessons
A Point Cook piano teacher is using technology to reach students during the coronavirus pandemic. Kurt Spiteri, 18, said he began playing the piano at…
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Actively connecting with community
WynActive has launched an initiative to help the wider community stay connected during the coronavirus lockdown. The group’s recreation centres, AquaPulse and Eagle Stadium, closed…
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CEO re-appointed
Wyndham council has voted reappoint its chief executive Kelly Grigsby for another five years. Ms Grigsby was first appointed as the council’s chief executive during…
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Siblings delighted to donate meals
A family-run culinary business is donating meals to frontline health workers at Werribee Mercy Hospital and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Point Cook brothers Amit, Akash…
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Rebate for going green
Residents who use reusable nappies and sanitary products will be eligible to claim a rebate from Wyndham council. Wyndham’s environment and sustainability portfolio holder, Cr…
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Barbers of distinction
A Hoppers Crossing barbershop is hoping to become a focal point of the community. Co-owners Mubarak Warsame and Darren Manoharan opened 6ixwest Barbers during January.…
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Keeping fit from home
Inventive staff and students of Victoria University have started using chairs and books as make-shift gym equipment, during free virtual group workouts offered by VU…
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Gender strategy delay criticised
A Wyndham councillor has argued that it is “not appropriate” to release a draft gender equality strategy for community consultation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cr…
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