Werribee Open Range Zoo are a hoot for keeper Paul
A Werribee Open Range Zoo keeper has used his skills to “capture” hundreds of wild animals.
When he’s not looking after the zoo’s African cats,...
Manor Lakes student Britney Penpraze making a difference
Wyndham’s Britney Penpraze is just 14, yet she’s already doing everything she can to change the world around her.
The Manor Lakes P-12 College student...
Wyndham’s Vietnam vets help younger soldiers
Wyndham’s Vietnam veterans will always remember the physical and mental demons they faced when they first returned from the war.
Which is why local volunteers...
Westcare calls for foster carers to help those most in need
Wanted: people with a spare bedroom and an open heart.
The Salvation Army’s Westcare Children’s Services is on the lookout for anyone interested in helping...
EXCLUSIVE: Ballan Road action demands as Wyndham welcomes 20,000
Pressure is mounting on VicRoads to immediately upgrade Ballan Road following the announcement that another 20,000 people will soon call Wyndham home.
Seven-thousand homes are...
Westbourne Grammar’s UN youth delegate hopes to do world of good
Like most year 12 students, Jeevan Haikerwal is preparing for when he completes VCE in November.
But unlike his peers, the Westbourne Grammar School student...
MacKillop College ball design kicks goals in multicultural round
Two MacKillop College students are helping the AFL tackle racism.
Year 10 student Samantha Wainwright designed a logo that was printed on the footballs used...
Wyndham’s big switch to LED could save $20 million
A light bulb moment for Wyndham council could save residents $20 million.
The council’s Lighting The West project will replace old-fashioned street lights with new...
Friends and neighbourhoods across Wyndham
Graduates from Wyndham council’s community leadership program are on a mission to improve their neighbourhoods.
During the 10-week Building Blocks program, the 39 participants developed...
Horses spooked as helicopter lands at Werribee Park equestrian event
An investigation has been launched into an incident at Werribee Park where a helicopter landed close to an equestrian event.
A number of horses were...
Urgent call for extra police over fears that ‘things will get worse’
Wyndham council has declared it will get behind a campaign to bring more police to the area.
Star Weekly understands police numbers in the city...
Werribee’s iconic Prouse house ‘Muswell’ up for sale
After 71 years, an iconic Werribee house is set to have a change of ownership.
Number 9-11 Synnot Street, Werribee, or ‘Muswell’ as it has...
Innovation spreads as dairy dynamos converge on Werribee
Butter that is easier to spread, lactose-free milk that really does taste like milk, and yoghurt that doesn’t go watery in the fridge are...
Galvin Park: Police probe early-morning attack
A Werribee man has suffered head injuries and had his wallet and mobile phone stolen in an early-morning attack.
Police said the man, 18, and...
Operation nabs four for west sport venue break-ins
Four men have been charged over robberies at 20 sporting venues across Melbourne’s inner west.
Clubs broken into include Altona Sports Club, Westgate Golf Club...
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2024 Deeble nominees
Some of the most talented athletes in the western suburbs will be vying for the prestigious 2024 Don Deeble Sports Star award next month.
The...
