News
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Blind cord safety mandate aims to protect Victorian children
In a move to ensure the safety of children in rental properties, a new blind cord safety standard has come into play in Victoria this…
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CFA warning ahead of summer
The CFA is currently urging the community to act safely this summer, as it said nearly half of all bush and grassfires in Victoria are…
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Summer warning
Victorians have been reminded to check that trees are well clear of any electricity lines connecting to their homes as the state’s energy safety regulator…
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Ambulance donations assist with paediatric care
Community donations are significantly bolstering the skills of Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics, directly benefiting residents across Melbourne’s rapidly expanding northern and western suburbs. The Ambulance…
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Victorian Organ Donor Registration to Be Expanded
The Victorian government is moving to make it easier for people to register as organ and tissue donors after a parliamentary inquiry found the state’s…
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Recollections of a grieving uncle
Seth Crane, a young man from Tasmania’s North West Coast, recently took his own life at just 19 years of age. His uncle, Star Weekly…
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A place to grow
A new mural at the Woodville Shopping Centre in Hoppers Crossing is a tangible reminder of connection and collaboration in the Wyndham community. A Place…
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Winning the right battle
St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School has been named the winner of the Battle of the Books in 2025. The program is run…
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Community Calendar
Victoria State Rose Garden The Victoria State and Rose Garden Supporters group are always welcoming new members to help keep Werribee Park beautiful. The volunteers…
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Sport
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Cricket comp hitting sixes
The North West Cricket Club’s three competitions continue to grow with an even bigger season planned for January. The club, which is based in Tarneit,…
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McCluggage re-signs
After an impressive first year at Victorian Football League level, Myles McCluggage will return to Werribee in 2026. The 22-year-old becomes Werribee’s latest re-signing as…
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Roos visit Wyndham basketball
Wyndham Basketball Association’s all-abilities program had some special guests on Tuesday afternoon as community connections were fostered. North Melbourne players attended the program as part…
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Davis the Giant
Greater Western Sydney was the first AFL club to show interest in possibly drafting Western Jets’ Finn Davis. While he would later speak to other…
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Hoppers bounce back
Hoppers bounced back in perfect fashion to account for Altona 3 in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 3, section 1 competition on Saturday. After…
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Rain again the story
Hoppers Crossing again had to settle for a draw after rain impacted results in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association on Saturday. For the second time…
In Business
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Build confidence in the water at BlueFit Swimming
As Australia prepares for another hot summer, swim schools across the country are seeing a clear shift: more new families to Australia are prioritising swim…
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Fashion, horses and fun at the Werribee Cup
The Picklebet Werribee Cup is back on Sunday 7 December and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest days on the Wyndham community…
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Downsizing shouldn’t mean giving anything up
At Avington we believe your retirement years should be rewarding — not complicated by hidden costs. That’s why we’ve taken a clear stand: No exit…
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Start your engines for a weekend of family fun
The Geelong Revival Motoring Festival roars back to Geelong’s picturesque waterfront this November, promising a vibrant celebration of classic cars, vintage fashion, and heart-stopping racing…
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Fernwood Tarneit celebrates national recognition
Fernwood Fitness Tarneit has achieved national acclaim, taking home two major honours — Club of the Year and HYPOXI Club of the Year — at…
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Celebrating the Hoppers Crossing Secondary College Class of 2025
Celebrating the Hoppers Crossing Secondary College Class of 2025 On Friday, 24 October, Hoppers Crossing Secondary College proudly celebrated the achievements of the Class of…
Women’s Health
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Social media eating ills
Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, with social media having disastrous effects say experts. Eating disorders, like anorexia, bulimia,…
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Free period products a bloody good idea
Free period products should be made mandatory at all community sporting facilities to support people who menstruate and play sport, according to new Victoria University…
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Dialing up abortion care
Women from Melton, Wyndham, Hume and Whittlesea are reaching out in growing numbers to Victoria’s sexual and reproductive health phone line, 1800 My Options, as…
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Fighting period and pelvic pain stigma
Sexual Health Victoria (SHV) has partnered with the Department of Education to offer free education sessions in 400 Victorian government schools to help reduce stigma…
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Tech neck a growing concern
With over 5.3 million Australians suffering from neck pain, including tension neck syndrome a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) commonly known as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text neck’,…
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Lauren aims for zero deaths
Lauren Philpot, 24, is raising awareness for a cause very close to her heart having lost her mother, Leigh, to breast cancer. A lifelong Maribyrnong…
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A cafe of opportunity
A new social enterprise café designed to create employment and training pathways in the western suburbs has opened at the Wyndham Law Courts. Opened on…
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Padding 2 in the park
Many people in Wyndham might be able to relate to Paddington Bear in some way shape or form. Like many Wyndham residents, Paddington found a…
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Sarika lives on
The legacy of late Tarneit resident and mother Sarika Gupta is living on through her heart, liver and kidneys and her family want others to…
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Calls for snake removal return
A Wyndham resident is calling on council to reinstate the free removal of snakes from private properties after the service was axed in August. Aijaz…
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Charges after death in Werribee factory
WorkSafe has charged a concrete pole manufacturer after a worker died at a Werribee factory in September 2024. The 36-year-old man died when he was…
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Further childcare centre assault charges
Police have charged Point Cook man Joshua Brown with a further 83 charges as part of an investigation into alleged sexual assaults at Melbourne childcare…