Wyndham councillors slash expense claims in past year
Wyndham councillors have claimed just under $77,000 in expenses in the past year, considerably down on previous years.
The 11 councillors spent $30,195 on equipment, including...
Fun and learning in the water for all at Werribee pool
Scott, 4, is making a splash in a program for indigenous children at a Werribee pool.
Swim 4 All’s indigenous class allows participants to learn...
Wyndham spy saga: Vote of no-confidence in CEO
More than 100 staff at Wyndham council have unanimously passed a vote of no-confidence in chief executive Kerry Thompson.
Australian Services Union members gathered at...
Learning and laughter earns Woodville teacher a gong
Sean Stanek believes learning should be a fun experience.
The Woodville Primary School teacher carefully plans each of his lessons to ensure there are plenty...
Werribee racecourse: Sparrows, trainers, horses start day at dawn
In the early morning, when frost is still icing the grass, multimillion-dollar thoroughbred horses from around the world find comfort in the sandpits and tracks...
Former cop sworn in as Shane Bourke’s replacement
Former police officer Michele Wharrie has been selected to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of five-time Wyndham mayor Shane Bourke.
Mr Bourke resigned...
There’s a hullabaloo at the zoo for $2.5m entrance
Werribee Open Range Zoo’s new entrance has received a roar of approval from Werribee Primary School pupils.
Georgie, 9, was among the first to see...
Heat on Wyndham council over spending, issues
A western suburbs leader is calling on Wyndham councillors to start responding to concerns about their council’s handling of recent issues.
Former Hobsons Bay mayor...
Cafe culture a crafty idea for Fred and the ladies
Confirmed bachelor Fred Pierce is a hit with the ladies at a Werribee sewing circle, but at 94 he’s still a catch waiting to...
Push on for Werribee to host international wheelchair handball
Werribee is in line to host the second world championships of international wheelchair handball.
But while the event is not until 2015, time is running...
Wyndham spy saga: Council ‘not accountable’
Wyndham residents have lashed out at the council for wasting ratepayers’ money and questioned if management and councillors are acting in the best interests...
Wyndham spy saga: Councillors stand by besieged CEO
The majority of Wyndham’s councillors have refused to comment on chief executive Kerry Thompson’s position, preferring to let mayor Heather Marcus speak on their...
Thanks kids, every little bit helps bandicoots
To four-year-olds at a Hoppers Crossing kindergarten, it made sense to collect cents to help save the eastern barred bandicoot.
Karobran kindergarten’s 104 pupils raised...
Wyndham Central students sample poetry al dante
Julius, Josh and Jonathon are among Wyndham Central College year 9 students who have been commended for their knowledge of Italian.
The students recently competed...
Wyndham spy saga: Sack council CEO, says union
Wyndham council should sack chief executive Kerry Thompson for hiring a private investigator to spy on staff and wasting almost $355,000 of ratepayers’ money,...
Latest
Sports stars in the making
One hundred year 7 and 8 students at The Grange P-12 College are dedicating their Tuesday afternoons to sports training as part of the...
