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Full steam ahead for new marina

Wyndham Harbour Marina got the tick of approval from Werribee MP Tim Pallas at a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week. Wyndham councillors, MPs and stakeholders flocked...

A time to reflect on realities of war

Anzac Day is a time to reflect on and remember the experiences of war, Wyndham RSL sub-branch president Daryl Ryan says. “It’s about remembering the...

Mural takes on skate park taggers

Tagging at a Hoppers Crossing skate park will hopefully become a thing of the past, thanks to a group of students from The Grange...

Just reward for young achiever

She’s organised countless fundraisers and raised thousands of dollars for various causes – now Point Cook’s Sarah Baarini can add Wyndham young achiever of...

Relay for Life rakes in the cash

Big-hearted and enthusiastic Wyndham residents have raised almost $200,000 for the Cancer Council of Victoria in this year’s Relay for Life. Almost 3000 people flocked...

Bill misery powers complaints

Hundreds of Wyndham residents have complained about having their gas, electricity or water turned off or about struggling to pay their bills, new figures...

Lorraine is one of Volunteering’s many faces

Whether it’s taking part in school committees or helping out the local theatre company, Lorraine Gillet is there to give a helping hand. The Wyndham...

One way to cut number plate thefts

Motorists are being urged to have one-way anti-theft screws fitted to their number plates at a free event at Werribee Plaza next week. Acting Sergeant...

Roulettes wow Point Cook crowd

The Royal Australian Air Force’s elite formation aerobatic display team took to the skies over Point Cook on Sunday, wowing onlookers with their masterful...

Intaj Khan wins unlikely sympathy vote

A Wyndham council candidate has sympathised with councillor Intaj Khan over an online scandal. Truganina resident Joh Bauch has also called on other candidates and...

Helping migrants converse over a cuppa

A Werribee church is helping new migrants improve their conversational skills over a cuppa and cake. The Werribee Church of Christ has been running free...

Firies help free woman’s hand from mincer

Werribee Fire Brigade has shown they’re not just trained to deal with fires and car accidents. A team of 15 volunteers, led by Mick Davie,...

Sheriff closes in on fine evaders

More than $215,000 in outstanding parking and other traffic fines were collected in a two-day Sheriff’s blitz at Werribee and Hoppers Crossing last week. Officers...

Over the ledge to help foster kids

Abseiling down a 27-storey building might strike fear in the hearts of some, but Nathan Street is more than up to the challenge. The 36-year-old...

Horse thefts leave owners shattered

Tommy is Julie McColl’s best mate. After a car accident that left her with an acquired brain injury 20 years ago, it was Tommy who...

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Season underway for Wyndham

A new era kicked off for Wyndham in the Big V competition on Saturday. After a summer of change, the first two Big V sides...

Special Holi guest

Taking on melanoma