Tag: News
Melton councillor sparks political protest
A Melton councillor has continued to cause a stir, sparking a political protest at a Liberal Party fundraiser event in Tarneit on August 8....
Free kinder spots available
Wyndham families with young children are encouraged to look into enrolling their child into the newly announced free kindergarten program.
Early Childhood and Pre-Prep Minister...
Calling for young people’s voices
Young people aged between 15 and 19 who live in Wyndham are encouraged to take part in the annual Mission Australia Youth Survey.
The results...
From the archives
From the archives – Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors.
40 years ago
August 3, 1982
Werribee will have a new beach to...
Fiat’s Abarth 595 goes like a rocket
One of our family cars for many years was a ‘Fiat 500 by Gucci’ convertible. It was a brilliant little Italian machine to buzz...
Werribee Fire Brigade commended
A Chief Officer's Commendation has been presented to Werribee Fire Brigade in recognition of ITS response to a tragic road crash in 2021.
Lieutenant Rohan...
Illegal dumpers caught
A number of people have been caught on camera discarding rubbish in Wyndham Vale.
Wyndham council said its efforts to combat illegal dumpers have ...
Grandmother’s sleepless night after lotto win
A Truganina woman has confessed she only slept for 40 minutes last night after discovering her $20 million Powerball win right before bedtime.
The...
New scholarship program
Wyndham council is hoping a new nursing scholarship program might help with the shortfall of maternal and child health nurses.
The program will provide a...
Wyndham to host Welcoming City forum
Wyndham council will host its second Welcoming City Forum on Monday, August 15 at the Encore Events Centre in Hoppers Crossing.
The forum will...
Study details high prevalence of psychological violence in community sport
Two Victoria University researchers have led a new national study into the prevalence and frequency of violence against children within community sport in Australia,...
Four more arrests by Gang Crime Squad
Police arrested four more people as part of investigations into a series of targeted aggravated home invasions and an alleged violent affray in June.
Police...
Free masks for Wyndham residents
Wyndham residents can access free N95 and KN95 to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 and other illnesses, the state government has announced.
State-run...
New park for Mambourin
Mambourin residents are set to receive another park before Christmas by Frasers Property Australia.
Heidelberg Avenue Park is currently under construction and will have many...
Mt Cottrell business causes a stink
An agricultural company has been fined more than $9000 for failing to provide information to Environment Protection Authority (EPA) officers investigating reports of odours...