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Stories of the street hit home in Werribee

First-hand stories about the harsh reality of homelessness in Wyndham were shared with politicians at Werribee Support and Housing last week. Federal Lalor MP Joanne...

Nail-biting election result triggers recount

The future of Harrison ward is in limbo, with the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) ordering a recount of votes this afternoon. Provisional results released this...

Seven new faces make up Wyndham council

Mayor Adele Hegedich has been ousted, two former mayors have been re-elected and three other incumbents have been voted off Wyndham council in a...

Police hunt for pair following Werribee stabbing

Police are on the hunt for a man and a woman in relation to Wednesday’s stabbing attack in Werribee. Apprehension warrants for attempted murder have...

Security upgrade for Werribee Magistrates’ Court

Werribee Magistrates’ Court is undergoing a revamp. The court, built in 1980, is getting “minor upgrades” to its offices and a reconfiguration of entry to...

Men charged after discovery of drug lab in Werribee South

Three men have been charged following the discovery of an alleged clandestine laboratory at Werribee South last week. Police seized drugs with a street value...

Barber Vic is a cut above the rest

This hairdresser has really made the cut in life. Vito “Vic” Sammartino will celebrate 50 years in his eponymous Station Place barber shop next month...

Man critical following Werribee stabbing

A man in his 50s is in a critical condition after a stabbing attack in a Werribee driveway this morning. Investigators were called to Kookaburra...

New transit lane for Palmers Road

Works have started on a $6.71 million upgrade of Palmers Road. The project, jointly funded by the state government and Wyndham council, will include a...

Crashes bring speed limit cut along Sayers Road

Drivers need to slow down on Sayers Road with VicRoads having slashed the speed limit following 60 casualty crashes in the past five years. VicRoads...

Ambulance involved in Werribee collision

Two paramedics have sustained minor injuries when the ambulance they were travelling in collided with another vehicle in Werribee this morning. Ambulance Victoria group manager...

Fashion sets the pace

  Fashion, fundraising and fun all came together last week when the Wyndham Business and Tourism Association hosted its annual spring fashion carnival. Customers from Tonia...

Peter’s pedalling raises $100,000 for Peter Mac

  A Hoppers Crossing man has raised almost $100,000 for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre through a series of cycling events. Peter Wood has been chalking...

Ink to paper now cheek to cheek for pen pals

A group of primary school pen pals got to meet for the first time last week. Grade 6 pupils at Al-Taqwa College and Wonthaggi Primary...

Lion cubs celebrate first birthday with a treat

It’s not every day you turn one. Lion cubs Kito, Kashka and Kubwa celebrated their first birthday at Werribee Open Range Zoo last Thursday, each...

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Discover the timeless elegance of the Ao Dai

Brimbank locals will have the unique opportunity to explore the gracefulness of ‘Ao Dai’ – a traditional Vietnamese dress commonly worn by women –...