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Miss World title a charity hit for Wyndham Vale’s Laura Bradley

When Wyndham Vale’s Laura Bradley takes to the stage at Melbourne’s Miss World Australia Victorian finals this Sunday, she won’t just be trying to...

Wyndham’s UnitingCare food relief cupboard almost bare

A program that has helped more than 6000 struggling Wyndham residents put food on the table in the past year is expected to run...

Life’s little treasures inspire a lot of love and support

When Stacey Kendall went to work on the morning of May 24, 2011, she never imagined that an hour later she would be in...

Manor Lakes College blanket drive spreads warmth

Manor Lakes College students  are doing their bit to help homeless people in Wyndham. Fifteen of the school’s foundation Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning students...

Councillor warns of 10% Wyndham rate hike if debt hits $55m

A Wyndham councillor has warned that residents could be slugged with rate rises of up to 10 per cent if the council’s debt is...

Kokoda challenge an eye-opener for Wyndham schoolgrils

The Kokoda Track is considered an extremely difficult walking challenge, but that didn’t stop two Wyndham students from tackling it head on. Jaileigh Turner and...

Werribee Plaza Library stays open through $370m redevelopment

Wyndham bookworms are being reminded they can still get a healthy dose of reading material as the Werribee Plaza Library will remain open during...

‘Safe seat’ politics hurting Wyndham school kids, say principals

The Napthine government has been accused of playing politics with the education of Wyndham students after three schools that desperately need funding to fix...

Wyndham budget: Focus on fitness, leisure centres

Wyndham council plans to spend $108.79 million on capital works next financial year, but close to a third of the money will be spent...

Parvovirus outbreak in the west prompts urgent warning

A breakout of the deadly parvovirus in the western suburbs has prompted a warning to pet owners. The Australian Veterinary Association is urging cat-lovers like...

Truganina South Primary School pupils juggle school, circus

Many children dream of running away with the circus at one time or another, but a group of Wyndham students has been given the...

Wyndham: Growth area contribution changes ‘flawed’

Reforms that forced growth area developers to give councils $268,000 for every hectare they develop have been overtaken by new government regulation and will...

East-west link work to ease West Gate Freeway traffic jam

Traffic congestion on the West Gate Freeway is set to ease following the announcement that construction of the western end of the east-west link...

Wyndham, Hobsons Bay jobs expo opens door to future

More than 50 exhibitors will be at Werribee Racecourse on May 15-16 for the annual Wyndham Hobsons Bay Region Careers Association (WRICA) expo. In its...

Salvation Army rallies the troops for Red Shield Appeal

Residents are being urged to dig deep and help raise much-needed funds to help victims of domestic violence and homelessness. Wyndham City Salvation Army Captain...

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Seven new magistrates to support Victoria’s courts

The state government has welcomed the appointment of seven new magistrates to the Magistrates’ and Children’s Courts. The seven new magistrates are, Majella Foster-Jones,...

Falcons solid win