Werribee carparks to make way for CBD development
More apartments, shops, restaurants and cafes are on the drawing board for Werribee CBD, part of a Wyndham council plan to “activate” the shopping...
Point Cook businesswoman honoured
Sara Mitchell is a woman on a mission. And that mission gained momentum when she was recognised as the national Women’s Business Society’s ‘woman...
CEO signals council restructure
Job losses have not been ruled out as Wyndham council prepares to restructure its workforce.
In a briefing with Star Weekly, chief executive Kelly Grigsby...
School friend accused of mum’s death
The man charged with the murder of Hoppers Crossing woman Prasad Somawansa was a childhood friend of the victim’s son.
Sigaragh Baea, 21, of Lara,...
Wyndham clubs take to the turf
A community day at Werribee racecourse drew about 200 representatives of local clubs last week.
Racecourse general manager Glenn Scott said the meeting, dedicated to...
Shining a light on Station Place
Lights will be shone on antisocial behaviour at Werribee’s Station Place thanks to a new project funded by the council and state government.
New lighting...
‘Nuisance’ fires stretch Werribee CFA
A spate of grassfires along the Werribee River has Werribee brigade members worried.
First Lieutenant Darryl Wells said Werribee fire brigade attended nine fires over...
New estate to make a splash
An Australian-first, residents-only indoor water park will be built at one of Wyndham’s newest estates.
Wyndham council has approved plans for Club Jubilee One, which...
Support sought for drug help app
Sunbury community leaders hoping to develop an Australian-first smartphone app to connect ice users with mentors are calling on residents and businesses to help...
Lara man faces court for Hoppers Crossing death
A 21-year-old Lara man has been remanded in custody over the murder of Prasad Somawansa last Thursday.
Sigaragh Baea, dressed in a white collared shirt, showed no emotion...
Hoppers Crossing murder ‘may be random’
The "disturbing" murder of a woman in her home in Hoppers Crossing could be a random attack, police say.
It comes as details emerge that the...
CFA attends another suspicious grassfire
Werribee Fire Brigade responded to a fire along the Werribee River yesterday evening, bringing the week’s total to seven.
First Lieutenant Darryl Wells said the...
Reclink takes footy to India
Reclink has gone international. The organisation founded by Werribee resident Peter Cullen has branched out to India in a bid to teach the most...
Mixed response to outdoor butt-out law
Wyndham residents and business owners are divided over the state government’s plan to force diners to butt out in outdoor areas.
The state government announced...
Cricket club fundraisers tickled pink
Manor Lakes Cricket Club is calling on locals to pull out all stumps for the McGrath Foundation this Saturday when it hosts a bumper...
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Abdul Qader ready for big summer ahead
It’ll be a big few months for Noura Abdul Qader as she represents not one, but two Vic Metro teams at national cricket championships.
Noura,...
