Tag: family
School savings a bonus
Werribee mother Jade Gonzalez says participating in a program which helps families save for back-to-school costs has given her a confidence boost.
The Saver Plus...
School is cool for family
Going to school is a family affair for Sarah Peters and her twins, Jordan and Lachlan.
Mrs Peters is an office administrator at Baden Powell...
Rallying for charity
Brendan Andrew and Carmen Green are preparing for an automotive adventure across the outback.
In May, the Werribee couple will take part in the Shitbox...
Festive lunch for families
The Park Hotel in Werribee hosted a special Christmas lunch on Monday.
The hotel held its third annual foundation lunch, in conjunction with The Smith...
Andrew’s hams are sow good
When it comes to bringing home the bacon, Andrew Vourvahakis is a champion.
His business, Andrew’s Choice Smokehouse in Laverton North, has been recognised as...
Werribee family flourishes for five generations
Five generations of Wyndham women are traced back to Helene Koniuk.
Mrs Koniuk, 94, set down roots in Tarneit more than two decades ago and...
My Wyndham: John Costa
MY WYNDHAM: John Costa is a director of Costa’s Mitre 10 in Hoppers Crossing, and is the new president of Hoppers Crossing Football Club....
Art brings community together
MacKillop College in Werribee has developed an art project aimed at building a sense of community and connectedness between Wyndham residents.
The MacKillop College Family...
My Wyndham: Zsuzsika Lencses
My Wyndham: Singer and song-writer Zsuzsika Lencses lives in Manor Lakes. She chats with Alesha Capone.
When did your love of music begin?
It started when...
Digging deep for beloved teacher
The community has rallied behind a much-loved teacher who has been diagnosed with two types of cancer.
Sesilia Palu, a Grade 6 teacher at Truganina...
My Wyndham: Lindsay Ison
My Wyndham: Lindsay Ison is a lifelong Werribee resident, and the W. Ison Reserve was named after his ancestor, who was one of the...
Lost in fun and music
The Lost Lands Festival will be held at Werribee Park next month.
The family-friendly arts and music festival will be held from November 1-3 in...
Manor Lakes mania
The Manor Lakes Halloween event is set to return this year, even bigger and spookier than ever.
One of the event’s organisers, Maria Lodola-Price, said...
Connor is a little treasure
A walk later this month will celebrate children like young Connor.
The Hoppers Crossing boy and his mother, Kerrie Watkins, have taken part in Walk...
Get ready for Boo at the Zoo
A festival of all things hairy and scary is coming to Werribee Open Range Zoo.
Wyndham residents have been invited to don their scariest costumes...