Point Cook hotel bid an investment ‘win’, says councillor
Visitors to Wyndham could soon have another accommodation option, with the council considering an application for a 62-bed hotel in Point Cook.
If approved, the...
Western suburbs teachers ‘treated with disregard’ on contracts
More than half the public school teachers in the western metropolitan region are on contract, according to a new survey.
The Australian Education Union’s (AEU)...
Police prepare to protest over lack of Wyndham officers
Police officers are preparing to protest at the lack of members in the Wyndham area.
Police Association secretary Ron Iddles said a rally would be...
East Werribee: Senior development manager a ‘key role’
The East Werribee development has taken another important step forward with the state government advertising for a senior development manager to help deliver the...
Point Cook Road: RACV pleads with major parties
The RACV is urging the next state government to commit to duplicating Point Cook Road and developing an outer Melbourne transport fund.
The motoring body...
Tarneit: Man killed in three-car crash on Derrimut Road
A man has died and another has been seriously injured following a three-car collision in Tarneit.
A police spokeswoman said the man was killed in...
GREAT CYCLE CHALLENGE: Westbourne teacher rides for Rafael
Julie Minehan. Photo: Damjan Janevski
Julie Minehan is the first to admit that she’s not an accomplished cyclist – but she’s not letting that stop...
Wyndham Vale fire: Mystery hero sought after saving couple
Firefighters have praised a mystery passer-by who helped save an elderly couple from their burning Wyndham Vale home then disappeared.
The man noticed flames coming...
Fast move on Wyndham planning permit breaches
People who breach planning permits in Wyndham will be dealt with more swiftly under changes to the council’s enforcement policy.
The period given for compliance...
Yes verdict on Wyndham justice precinct at East Werribee
A new justice precinct in Wyndham could soon be a reality with the state government allocating three hectares of land for the project.
Metropolitan Planning...
EXCLUSIVE: Hoppers Crossing party crashers stab Point Cook teen
EXCLUSIVE: An 18-year-old Point Cook man was stabbed eight times at a Hoppers Crossing party in what police have described as a frenzied and...
Local ‘adverse event’ role boost for Wyndham, Melton
Community leaders in Wyndham and Melton will take part in a new project to help their municipalities build “resilience” to emergencies.
The state government has...
Point Cook dog fight a false alarm for police
Police were called to a Point Cook house last week following reports a man had beaten a dog to death with a broom stick.
A...
WynBay LLEN: Long-term future of jobs group unclear
A learning and employment network fears it will be unable to help young people in Wyndham and Hobsons Bay find work or training programs...
Wyndham Vale: Passer-by saves elderly couple from house fire
A passer-by jumped into action to rescue an elderly couple whose Wyndham Vale home caught fire on Thursday morning.
The man noticed flames coming from...
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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...
