Wyndham police hit the streets with a new look
A new-look police force is on the beat following the first major uniform change in decades.
Wyndham, Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong police switched from the...
Karen refugees put pool skills to work in Werribee
Six years after their first swimming lessons, Karen refugees Soo Hlaing Pethan and Ree Say Kunoo (pictured) have started work as lifeguards at Werribee’s...
Werribee tip: Landfill mountain gets tribunal green light
Werribee’s Wests Road landfill can be built to 24 metres above ground after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal approved an amendment to the...
Dogs stolen from Werribee yard, thrown from vehicle
The deaths of two dogs that were thrown from a moving vehicle in Werribee have “appalled” the RSPCA.
The black Staffordshire terrier and white Maltese...
Anzac Day: Time of reflection for Vietnam War nurse
A nurse who served in the Vietnam War says she will take time out this Anzac Day to reflect on the sacrifices of soldiers...
Wyndham council’s race to the CBD shows cyclists are on a winner
It is quicker to charter a boat from Melbourne's western suburbs to the CBD than it is to hop in your car and attempt...
AFL support helps skill up at-risk youth at WynBay Bulldogs
An Altona-based service for at-risk young people says that AFL backing for a grassroots football team will help prevent homelessness.
Latitude: Directions for Young People...
Punting pair on Target in Hoppers Crossing
Is Target Lotto Wyndham’s luckiest lotto store? The shop on Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing, sold two division one-winning TattsLotto entries on March 22.
The...
Wife’s memory helps others find peace of mind in cancer fight
When Clinton Matthews’ wife, Caroline, was diagnosed with brain cancer, he was shocked at the limited support available to sufferers and their families.
Although they...
Flower lover flies high with garden show award
Apprentice florist Chevonne Nicholas was delighted to win an International Flower and Garden Show award just 10 months into her training at Werribee’s Station...
Wyndham firefighter’s dire warning on brigades, equipment
A Wyndham firefighter fears someone will die in a fire in the municipality unless the state government provides more career firefighters and equipment.
The veteran...
The world says happy birthday to Point Cook boy Rafael
A young cancer patient from Point Cook who captured hearts around the world has received more than 7000 cards for his milestone 10th birthday.
Rafael...
Wyndham council agrees to green wedge planning
Development of Point Cook’s green wedge is a step closer, with Wyndham council agreeing to allow planning for new housing developments to begin.
Councillors agreed...
We’re all human at heart, says young Kendra Crocker
Manor Lakes College pupil Kendra Crocker believes everyone is the same, regardless of their race or culture.
The grade 1 pupil won the junior category...
Laverton car park closure leads to station chaos
Rail commuters who drive to Laverton station say there is chaos as a makeshift car park at a former school site has closed at...
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Twin wins of Wyndham
Wyndham rebounded in a big way, claiming two wins in the Big V men's state championship division on the weekend.
After suffering its first loss...
