History
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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…
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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…
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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 by…
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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…
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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…
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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, the Werribee…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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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