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Where Elvis still reigns
The king of rock and roll lives on in the hearts of residents at Mercy Place Wyndham. They celebrated Elvis Presley recently by hosting a…
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Straight line safety bidfor jet skis
Maritime Safety Victoria is asking for feedback on a proposed rule change for the use of personal watercraft, such as jet skis, in Port Phillip…
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Land grab for road upgrades
Wyndham council has signalled its intention to acquire eight parcels of land in Tarneit and Truganina, in order to carry out three “high priority” road…
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Scouts on paint patrol
Werribee Scouts have been getting creative in a quest to protect their home base from graffiti. Venturers Declan, Ari, Victoria and Zak worked over two…
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Tower mural a tall order
A project to transform the heritage-listed water tower in Werribee into a giant work of art needs some very creative thinking. Arts Assist, a not-for-profit…
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Program boost in Hoppers
A family violence prevention program being run in Hoppers Crossing will receive a major funding boost. Drummond Street Services has been granted $136,000 for the…
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Travel tops councillors’ expenses
Wyndham councillors have claimed more than $53,814 in expenses across a six-month period. The figure included more than $39,975 for travel expenses from January 1…
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Young and living rough
Young people have shared their stories of hardship and hope as part of Homelessness Week. Jesuit Social Services screened two short films featuring interviews with…
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Racist graffiti attack
Police are investigating after racist slurs and nazi symbols were scrawled across walls at a Werribee community centre. Werribee police were called to the council-owned…
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Spotlight on worker safety
A retailer has been fined $150,000 without conviction after a truck driver’s foot was crushed when his leg was run over twice at a Laverton…
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Second chance for koala joey
A tiny koala joey has been given a second chance at life thanks to staff at Werribee Open Range Zoo. The little koala was brought…
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Zoo’s dinner time delight
A carpenter who began working at Werribee Open Range Zoo this year has created an innovative device to help giraffes eat. Marcel Gordon, who is…
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