Timely recognition for someone who cares
Caring for the elderly and for people who are dying is all part of a day’s work for Tarneit’s Stephanie Bugeja.
The mother of three...
Wyndham police strike against burglars
More than 75 arrests have been made by Wyndham police’s burglary crew since September.
Detective Sergeant Mark Sagona said the unit was receiving an average...
No encore: hire costs ‘too high’
Two Wyndham councillors have backed a resident’s call for pricing at the Encore Events Centre to be reduced.
Williams Landing resident Abdul Mujeeb is circulating...
Makeover for Hoppers Crossing Shopping Centre
Construction is under way on a $17 million redevelopment and extension of Hoppers Crossing shopping centre.
Work has begun to strip out the former Target...
Men arrested over tool thefts
Two men were arrested and more than $80,000 in building equipment and tools seized in a police raid at Hoppers Crossing last week.
Senior Constable...
State funds Werribee early years hub
A new kindergarten at Werribee will help meet growing demand for early years and family services in the region.
The Ballan Road Early Years Hub...
Wyndham council receives fewer complaints
Wyndham residents appear to have fewer neighbourhood issues to refer to the council.
A quarterly report about complaints lodged with the council revealed there were fewer...
Santa claws at Hoppers Crossing
Wyndham’s felines can now get their own snaps with Santa.
Cat Napping Suburban Retreat in Hoppers Crossing is offering cat owners the chance to get...
Point Cook family provides a Christmas treat
A Point Cook family is spreading Christmas cheer and raising money for sick children this festive season.
John and Carol Gorry started adorning their Dunnings...
Joanne Ryan defends $165,000 half-year expenses
Lalor MP Joanne Ryan has spent nearly $165,000 in six months on flights, a private-plated car and office and administrative supplies.
Among the high-priced items...
Drugs, guns and goods seized in Werribee raids
Wyndham police have recovered drugs and stolen goods valued at more than $50,000 following raids at three Werribee addresses last month.
Police seized a firearm,...
Chirnside Park revamp receives $3.25m boost
The redevelopment of Werribee’s Chirnside Park will soon become a reality, with the federal government today announcing $3.25 million for the project.
Werribee Football Club...
Parkrun on the rise in Craigieburn
Increasing numbers of people are prepared to give up Saturday morning sleep-ins to join in a timed five-kilometre run.
Parkrun event director Sue Maric and...
Grass fires highlight importance of fire readiness
The captain of Little River CFA has warned residents to be prepared for the upcoming fire season.
The call came as CFA members responded to...
Council rates cap passes into law
The Andrews Government's plan to cap council rates has become reality, with legislation passing through State Parliament last week.
The legislation prevents councils from raising rates...
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