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First-home buyers save big
First-home buyers in Wyndham have saved more than $33.8 million in stamp duty exemptions in a year. Figures from the state government show that in…
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Have your say on team bid
Wyndham residents have been invited to attend a “fan forum” to find out more about the proposal to bring an A-League soccer team to Tarneit.…
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Mayor’s China advice ignored
Wyndham mayor Peter Maynard cautioned councillors Walter Villagonzalo and Aaron An against accepting an invitation to China in either a council or private capacity, a…
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Wyndham pokie losses top $105m
Wyndham gamblers lost more than $105.5 million on poker machines during the 2017-18 financial year, the eighth-highest amount in the state. Figures released by the…
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Purrrfect way to find a new home for cats
Truganina photographer Mel Scott uses her artistic skills to help cats and kittens find loving new homes. Scott, who runs a business called Purrticular Photography,…
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Creating community bonds
Point Cook’s Eli Muse wants to help the community understand that most African-Australians are just like everyone else. To do this, Mr Muse is planning…
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Sick of carparking blues
Parking spaces in front of a strip of Werribee medical clinics are being hogged by council staff, according to practitioners. Michael Lentini from Lentini Dental…
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100 years of milestones for Eric
Plenty of exercise, laughter and “a good sheila” are Eric Johnston’s secrets to a long life. Mr Johnston, who celebrated his 100th birthday at the…
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Weekday lift for Werribee line travellers
A new train timetable will provide Werribee commuters an extra 35 weekday off-peak services when it comes into effect later this month. From August 27,…
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Spate of robberies, bag snatchings in Wyndham
Wyndham police are investigating a spate of robberies in which handbags have been snatched from women near train stations and bus stops. Detective Senior Sergeant…
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Mercy ICU in good hands
Meet the two people who will head up Werribee Mercy Hospital’s new intensive care unit. Mainak Majumdar has been appointed medical director and Joanne Pickford…
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Truganina pupils really branch out
Truganina South Primary School pupils tapped into their inner horticulturists last week when they planted 170 trees in recognition of national Schools Tree Day. About…
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