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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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Angus Sampson heads campaign to reach men at high risk of...

Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has launched a new national safety campaign designed to reach men and give more Aussies the tools to keep...