environment
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Green gong for school
Thinking green is top of the agenda at Truganina South Primary School. The school has been recognised for its dedication to the environment at the…
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Green gong for teacher
Werribee Primary School teacher Jo Wembridge has been recognised as an outstanding environmental educator and sustainability leader. Mrs Wembridge has been selected as one of…
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Werribee historic tree recognised
A plaque has been installed to honour a tree planted at the corner of Princes Highway and Sneydes Road in Werribee, in 1928. Known as…
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Zoo places ban on single use plastics
Single-use plastics have been banned at Zoos Victoria’s three sites, including Werribee Open Range Zoo. The sale and use of single-use plastic bottled water, soft…
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River health in spotlight
The Werribee River Association is hoping a flood of attendees will flow to its upcoming event. The free Healthy Waterways evening, to be held later…
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Labor pledges money flow for river
Up to $3 million has been pledged for works along the Werribee River, if Labor wins the upcoming federal election. Upgraded litter traps and stormwater…
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MY WYNDHAM: Ben Goodwin
MY WYNDHAM: Ben Goodwin is a horticulturist at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Where do you live? I am from Werribee and reside in Westleigh Gardens. I…
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Clean, green team at Truganina South
Staff and students at Truganina South Primary School are doing their bit to help save the planet. For the past four years, the school has…
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Resident dirty on dust issue
A Tarneit mother says roadworks and construction sites near her house are generating so much dust she cannot open windows or hang out washing. Lydia…
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Green light for Wyndham register
Wyndham council is branching out in a new direction. The council is calling on residents to nominate trees on public land for potential inclusion in…
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Council takes a stand on plastics
Wyndham council will ban most single-use plastics at events and facilities it manages. The council unanimously voted in the new policy last week, after Cr…
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Tarneit turns on to solar power
Tarneit residents are proving to be leaders when it comes to installing solar panels. Almost 7000 Victorian households, including 212 Tarneit homes, have installed solar…
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