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Holden onto iconic Aussie brand

Members of the Werribee & District Collectable Vehicle Club are helping to keep the Holden legend alive. General Motors, which owns the iconic brand, last...

Heritage church restored

A large-scale restoration project at the heritage-listed Crossroads Uniting Church in Werribee has been completed. Formerly known as St Thomas the Apostle, the site opened...

Celebrating all Australians

Point Cook siblings Nico and Amira are getting into the spirit of Australia Day ahead of Sunday. The pair’s mother, Claire Greenwood, is a professional...

Ten years of memories for school

A Point Cook school is celebrating a special anniversary this week. Point Cook P-9 College is marking its 10th anniversary with a display of photos...

Peek into Werribee’s past

When Rosemary Harrigan found an old book inside a filing cabinet at the Werribee District Historical Society’s museum, she knew that she had stumbled...

Carter cottage on the market

A historic cottage located in the heart of Werribee is on the market. The three-bedroom residence at 22 Carter Avenue is one the Carter Cottages,...

Trees to pay historic tribute

A section of the Princes Highway will be planted with trees in a design reflecting the former Calder Memorial and 1918 Avenue of Honour,...

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...

Big day for Little River

The Little River Cricket Club is celebrating its 150th season, much to the joy of the Fairchild family. Three generations of the family have played...

The real Hopper of the crossing

The story of how Hoppers Crossing got its name is actually a “wife’s tale”. Local legend has it the suburb was named after “ganger” Stephen...

Tony sails back in history

Tony Cassidy has many fond memories of fishing in Werribee South during the 1960s and ’70s. The 75-year-old even owns a painting, which he inherited...

VCAT knocks back childcare bid

A proposal to develop a childcare centre on land adjacent to the heritage-listed former shire hall in Werribee has been rejected by VCAT. The Victorian...

Heritage Fruit Tree Festival

If you’re feeling like it is time to branch out in the garden, head along to this week’s Heritage Fruit Tree Festival at Werribee...

Peek into the past at Werribee Mansion

Visitors to the Werribee Mansion will be able to get a glimpse into the past during the upcoming Open House Westside event. More than 20...

My Wyndham: Sue and Peter Jones

My Wyndham: Peter and Sue Jones are extensively involved with the Little River community. They chat with Alesha Capone. How long have you lived in...

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Joeys grasp second chance at life

Two orphaned joeys have defied the odds and will eventually return to the wild following lifesaving care at Werribee Open Range Zoo. The four-month-old common...

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