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Community feedback needed for bushfire strategy
The state government is seeking community feedback, including from residents in Wyndham, on the draft of Victoria’s Bushfire Management Strategy - setting the 10-year...
New Emergency Management Commissioner appointed
Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Rick Nugent has been appointed as Victoria’s new Emergency Management Commissioner.
Mr Nugent is a highly experienced emergency management leader, having...
Toilet ban to go
Wyndham council have conceded that a law banning non-binary people from using public toilets is not being enforced and will soon be replaced.
During questions...
Werribee Mansion to open doors on Sunday
It’s by far the most famous building in Wyndham and its grounds regularly host thousands of people for festivals and events, but the inside...
Morning tea with the mayor
Wyndham residents had the chance to discuss issues directly with mayor Sussan McIntyre yesterday at a morning tea she hosted at the Wyndham Civic...
Images and footage released of sex assault suspect
Police investigating a sexual assault in Point Cook last year have released CCTV footage and images of a man they believe responsible.
The man of...
Logan’s run for MND
Motor Neurone Disease is a brutal condition that takes a huge toll both on sufferers and their families.
For Hoppers Crossing 11-year-old Logan Fountain, seeing...
“75 years, it’s a big deal”: Milestone for Master Dry Cleaners
Werribee’s Master Dry Cleaners are celebrating 75 years and the importance isn’t lost on general manager David Hudson.
“When I meet people in our business,...
Dust concerns remain despite measures, assurances
Residents near the Harpley estate in Werribee claim dust from the site is still blanketing their homes despite assurances steps had been taken...
Mr Smith goes to India
As the new CEO of the Australian India Chamber of Commerce, Tully Smith will be spending a lot of time liaising with the local...
Cubs’ clean bill of health
Werribee Open Range Zoo’s adorable lion cub trio has undergone their first vet checks to reveal two males and one female.
The six-week old cubs...
From the archives
40 years ago
July 27, 1983
The Little River Waterworks Trust is expected to be taken over by the Board of Works following recommendations made by...
Young female athletes to be trained in mental health
As women’s sport continues to grow in prominence, Werribee Rotary are making sure that the mental health of female athletes isn’t forgotten.
Next month the...
Barry the young ambassador
As the daughter of Senegalese immigrants who grew up in one of the most multicultural communities in the country, joining the United Nations seems...
Locals show their west side
Sally Walshe launched her community focused art exhibition, called Show Your WEST-SIDE last week.
Walshe, who is also known as 'LaDY MoHaWK' said the opening...
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Junior landcare and biodiversity grants open
The Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants are now open, with $450,000 available for projects that involve young people actively caring for the state’s...
