A year of returning
The first anniversary of the introduction of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) has coincided with a huge milestone for the project.
The program began on...
Movember returns for another year
Movember is officially back for another year, with men across Australia getting involved.
Since 2003, Movember has been a symbol of solidarity and support for...
Funding for reading fun
A big bout of funding has been poured into local libraries including those in Wyndham, to ensure children develop lasting enthusiasm for literature and...
Paramedics in the wilderness to help
With the warmer weather approaching and Victorians heading outdoors, Ambulance Victoria’s (AV) Wilderness Response paramedics are prepared for any emergencies in remote and wilderness...
Gears shift on cannabis driving
Victorians prescribed medicinal cannabis will soon be able to drive without fear of mandatory loss of licence if unimpaired behind the wheel.
On October 31,...
Werribee Craft Festival is back!
The annual Werribee Craft Festival is back for the 44th year and organise are aiming for it to be bigger than ever.
Running between 5-9pm...
Low-cost pet vaccinations return to Wyndham
RSPCA Victoria’s low-cost pet vaccination clinic will be coming to the Tarneit Community Learning Centre on Wednesday, November 20.
The clinic will be run by...
Double Trouble in Bacchus Marsh
It’s a case of Double Trouble for the Moonlite Theatre.
The Bacchus Marsh and Melton district theatre company is staging its latest production, Double Trouble...
Dr Hes tells lakeside stories
Hobson Bay academic and author Dr Dominique Hes is launching her seventh book, The Stories of Newport Lakes, next weekend.
Not only is the...
Survivors at the core
Western suburbs creatives Bill Marshall and Patricia Stewart share stories of abuse, mental health battles and resilience through their podcast series, Billy and PS...
Survivor wins the battle
After a courageous battle, Myrniong’s Lynn Burgess conquered cancer in just over a year.
She spotted a lump on her armpit while shaving when she...
A win for sexual assault survivors
The Western Region Centre Against Sexual Assualt (WestCasa) has received a $5000 grant to continue assisting survivors of sexual assault in the western suburbs....
Karen Mortar and Pestle Project launches
The Karen Mortar and Pestle Project launched at the Wyndham Park Community Shed on Thursday, October 24.
The ‘whacka whacka’, as the traditional Karen...
State & Rose Garden Show returns to Wyndham
The State Rose & Garden Show is returning to Werribee Park on November 9-10 and is ready to dazzle.
From green thumbs to gardening novices,...
November in the west
Melbourne’s west will come alive this November, with a packed calendar of festivals, live music, and community events.
From First Nations indie rock to vibrant...