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On the western fringe
The Melbourne Fringe Festival is coming to the west. Wyndham, Maribyrnong, Brimbank, Hobsons Bay and Moonee Valley councils are uniting to present some of the…
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Weavers of tradition for Learning Festival
Traditional Karen bamboo basket weaving will be one of the many activities featured during the Wyndham Learning Festival. The festival, which will be held from…
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Tarneit teen’s big break
An online drama series starring Tarneit teenager Marina Diraki has been picked up by Channel Nine and Amazon Prime. Diraki, 19, was last year cast…
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Overnight sensations at Truganina South Primary School
Pupils at Truganina South Primary School swapped their uniforms for pyjamas and slept at school to help raise funds for charity last week. On Thursday,…
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A study in persistence
William Abur is smiling from ear to ear after finally completing his latest academic challenge – his PhD. The Hoppers Crossing resident has graduated with…
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Sunset clause under review
The state government will give more power to people buying property off-the-plan in a crackdown on developers. The government last week announced changes to off-the-plan…
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Dogs surrendered after child mauled
Three dogs were surrendered to Wyndham council after one of the animals allegedly mauled a six-year-old girl at a Tarneit property on Saturday. Channel Seven…
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Crimes crackdown in the west
Two ongoing police operations in the west have led to more than 850 arrests for crimes including armed robbery and aggravated home invasion, since May…
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Emergency hero acclaim
Wyndham’s emergency services heroes have been thanked for their unwavering commitment to the community. Wyndham council last week honoured about 150 police, paramedics, firefighters, coast…
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Cheers to a fine drop
This drop of red from Werribee’s Shadowfax Wines has been judged one of Australia’s finest. The 2017 Little Hampton pinot noir won gold at the…