Tag: History
The way we were
THE WAY WE WERE: Wyndham’s population has now overtaken that of the Greater Geelong municipality, making it the second-largest city in the state, but...
Grand plans for Bridge Hotel
The future of Werribee’s Bridge Hotel will soon be determined, with Wyndham council advertising for tenders to revamp and run the iconic venue.
The council...
A top-class family affair
Three generations of the one family are celebrating their special connection to Derrimut Heath Primary School in Hoppers Crossing.
The school, which is part of...
Festival is mane event
Don’t walk or run, but gallop to the 11th annual Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Festival this weekend.
The event, which is affiliated with the Commonwealth...
Great service rewarded
They’re the men and women who go out of their way to help when disaster strikes – so it’s only fitting they are recognised.
Little...
A warming house party unveiled
For the past 12 years, a heritage house located in a small country town has been at the centre of an art project started...
Heritage fears on childcare bid
The Werribee District Historical Society has criticised a proposal to build a childcare centre in front of a heritage-listed building.
The former shire hall in...
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Take a look into the archives of the Werribee Banner, Star Weekly's predecessor:
40 years ago
June 8, 1977
Werribee Shire Council, on Monday night, adopted the...
FROM THE ARCHIVES
What was happening in Wyndham 40, 30, 20 and 10 years ago? Star Weekly takes a look at the front page archives of its predecessor,...
FROM THE ARCHIVES
40 years ago
May 25, 1977
A major report released this week recommends the appointment of a full-time community worker and the establishment of a community...
FROM THE ARCHIVES
40 years ago
May 18, 1977
The three State Ministers involved in the Werribee West drainage scheme were entertained by the shire on Thursday at the...
FROM THE ARCHIVES
40 years ago
May 11, 1977
Federal cuts may have sounded the death knell for Werribee’s only school holiday programme run by the Try Youth Club...
Light shone on ghostly tales
The Point Cook Homestead will provide a spook-tacular setting for a night of chills and thrills on May 13.
Lantern Ghost Tours and the escape...
Fireys on history hunt
In 1916, eight Werribee CFA volunteer firefighters went off to fight for their country in World War I.
Two of those men never returned.
Now, more...
MY WYNDHAM: Werribee’s Vince Vaina
Over the past 75 years, Vince Vaina has seen Werribee transform. The life-long resident shares tales of the past with Adem Saban.
How long have you...
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Give better this Christmas
It’s OK to veto Valentine’s Day and pay little heed to Halloween, but when it comes to Christmas most of us aren’t willing to...
