Rubik’s experts square up at Lifestyle Seasons, Tarneit
Aspiring Rubik’s cube champions have put their “speed cubing” skills to the test in Tarneit.
A competition at Lifestyle Seasons, Tarneit in January also pitted the world’s...
Jobs safe, for now, as shop will remain open
A Hoppers Crossing furniture shop will continue trading despite the collapse of its parent company, according to administrators appointed to run the business.
The Whitehorse...
Threat of ‘deliberately lit’ car blaze puts survival plans into action
Police are hunting an arsonist over a grassfire that threatened houses in Point Cook on Saturday night.
The fire broke out in swampland off Featherbrook...
Excursions, camps worry over schoolkids bonus
Schoolchildren in Wyndham could miss out on excursions and school camps if the federal government goes ahead with plans to scrap a schoolkids bonus.
The...
Rachel and her prince ready for Royal Melbourne Horse Show
When Tarneit’s Rachel Craig steps out with Prince Tarrent, she pays more attention to the gelding’s make-up than her own.
“He has to look great,...
South Stone Lodge sale mooted by government
Wyndham’s only public aged-care facility could be privatised, with the state government seeking expressions of interest from companies keen to run the centre.
The proposed...
Show will go on, as Weerama Festival braves cuts
Council funding for this year’s Weerama Festival has been cut by about 30 per cent, but the show will go on according to festival...
Budding tennis star Jayla’s having an ace time
Point Cook’s Jayla Tran is a rising star on the tennis court.
The seven-year-old was recently named MLC “Hot Shot of the Year” in recognition...
Mice on ice in the heat a treat for meerkats
Icy treats and cold baths were in demand at Werribee Open Range Zoo last week as the animals sought relief from the extreme heat.
Keepers...
Warning! Redbacks, ant armies and snakes on the move
Dangerous spiders and snakes are invading Wyndham homes and armies of ants are joining the offensive, according to local experts.
One resident recently found a...
Little River fire: Repeat date raises firebug fears
Little River CFA captain Terry Hedt believes January 14 “means something to someone” after the town was threatened by a grassfire on that date...
A season not so festive for our felines
Wyndham animal lovers are being asked to open their hearts and foster one of 85 cats until non-profit group Unforgettable Creatures can find them...
Demand for new schools, upgrades urgent: report
Wyndham needs two new schools by 2016 and significant upgrades to three other schools to meet demand, a council report has revealed.
The report is...
Better health tops Harper’s Christmas wishlist
Little Harper Warsow is counting down the days to Christmas like any other five-year-old.
But unlike her peers, she is recovering from life-saving heart surgery...
VCE: Suzanne Cory High School students relish a head start
Tiffini Tran feels like she’s ready to tackle year 12.
The year 11 Suzanne Cory High School student has completed year 12 biology and psychology,...
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Free basketball clinics
Young people looking to get fit and play basketball are encouraged to try out with the Good News Power Basketball Club in Tarneit.
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