Safety audit for ‘problem’ Tarneit street
Residents calling to have their street closed off as the rear access to a Tarneit shopping centre will have to wait a little longer...
‘Legend’ status for Djerriwarrh Community and Education
A Melton community service has been recognised for its legendary commitment to engaging and educating local residents.
Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services were awarded the...
Lawrence Camenzuli: local with big heart
Lawrence Camenzuli isn’t the type of person who can say no. So, when the Heart Foundation asked Mr Camenzuli to donate his time, he...
Fairclough bows out of local politics
After 11 years as the representative for Wyndham’s Harrison ward, Cr Bob Fairclough has decided it’s time to bow out of local government.
First elected...
BMX club calls for more women
A Point Cook BMX rider is urging other females to jump on a bike and give the sport a go.
Mandie Morgan, of the Wyndham...
Grand final blitz: drivers on notice
Werribee police are concerned by the number of drivers still getting behind the wheel after a few drinks.
During Operation Speakeasy last weekend, a blitz...
Les raises cash for salvation
Les Porter knows all too well how much the Salvation Army can help those in need.
Hit by a car 28 years ago, the Hoppers...
Cash needed to ensure Weerama’s future
Weerama will be back next year, but organisers are appealing for support and sponsorship to ensure the festival’s success.
Festival president Marcel Mahfoud said the...
Trashed house has neighbours fed up
It sounds like a nightmare – the house next door has smashed windows, graffiti scrawled on the walls, rats in the long grass, and...
Police investigate blood found in Werribee laneway
Police are investigating an alleged assault in Werribee last night.
Detective Senior Constable Drew Corry, of Wyndham Crime Investigation Unit, said details were sketchy.
Police were...
War memorabilia located in Wyndham warrant
A treasure trove of memorabilia believed to date back to World War I has been found during a police sting in Werribee.
Police are desperate...
Werribee South nonna knows best
Rita Faranda has been farming in Werribee South since 1969. She and her husband, Tony, have grown lettuce, cauliflowers and broccoli.
Despite leaving Italy in...
No writer’s block for Melanie
This Tarneit author has published three books in the past 10 months – and she shows no signs of slowing down.
Melanie Tomlin has spent...
Police operation pulls focus on distracted drivers
Keep your eyes on the road – and your hands off your phone.
That’s the message Wyndham police have been enforcing for the past month...
Hennessy backs call for more police on the beat
Altona MP Jill Hennessy would prefer to see more police on the beat rather than a new police station at Point Cook.
Her comments came...