People win as council gives up the ‘ghost ship’
People power has prevailed, with Wyndham council agreeing to scrap its controversial design for a replacement for the pirate playground at Bayview Park in...
New dealership drives car precinct growth
The final piece in the puzzle of the motor traders’ precinct is in place as Peter Davey Toyota and Suzuki prepares to move to...
Fifth Element wins best day spa in Australia
A Werribee day spa has been named Australia’s best.
Fifth Element Day Spa, on Watton Street, was recently named ‘best day spa’ at the Australian...
Unemployment statistics a tale of two suburbs
Werribee has the highest unemployment rate of any suburb in Wyndham at 11.4 per cent, according to figures released by LeadWest.
The quarterly data also...
Westbrook land release a sell-out
Land is selling like hot cakes across Wyndham, with 21 lots in Tarneit going to new owners within two hours of the latest release.
Some...
Growing vegies and a sense of inclusion
A group of African refugees are putting down roots in Wyndham through a program at Werribee Community Gardens.
Participants in the project have learnt a...
Werribee homes allegedly used for drug imports
Two Werribee homes are at the centre of an international drug syndicate investigation that has led to the arrest of two Iranian men.
The pair,...
NBN delay for thousands in Wyndham
Residents in large areas of Wyndham will have to wait until 2018 to be connected to the National Broadband Network, even though it was...
MacKillop students shine on the catwalk
These stylish ladies know a thing or two about creating perfect outfits.
MacKillop College students Holly Defina and Daria Messina took to the catwalk at...
New push for Sanctuary Lakes suburb
Sanctuary Lakes residents have reignited a campaign to turn their estate into a suburb.
Residents began circulating a petition last week calling on Wyndham council...
Grant allows for kindergarten facelift
A new multi-purpose teaching space and a sensory play zone for children with additional needs are on the cards for a Werribee kindergarten, thanks...
Leisure centres business plan ‘too sensitive’ to view
Wyndham council has refused to release the business plan for its leisure centre management company.
The council knocked back a Freedom of Information request Star...
Community Safety Team hits Wyndham streets
A new police mini-squad is on the beat to curb crime and antisocial behaviour around Wyndham’s shopping centres and train stations.
The team conducts mobile...
Council vows to plant 700,000 trees to beat heat
Brimbank council has vowed to plant 700,000 trees over the next 30 years to cut pollution and boost residents’ resilience to heatwaves.
The council’s urban...
Hoppers school up for national performing arts prize
A short play by Hoppers Crossing students about one girl’s struggle to complete high school is in the running for a national award.
And the...
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Non-voters have chance to avoid fines
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is urging Victorians not to ignore a request for an explanation as to why they appear to have not...
