Tag: News
Rare species born at zoo
Werribee Open Range Zoo is celebrating the birth of five precious scimitar-horned oryx calves – a rare species of antelope that was once teetering...
Call to name our silent killer: heatwaves
The Climate Council is calling for heatwaves to be named, similar to how we name tropical cyclones, as a way of raising awareness and...
Vaccination rate decrease a concern
Cancer Council Victoria is reminding parents about the importance of vaccinating their children against the human papillomavirus (HPV), as new data shows HPV vaccine...
CFA’s warning ahead of more hot days
Emergency services Victoria is urging all Victorians, including those in Wyndham, to remain vigiliant ahead of fire warnings.
This week will present another day of...
Shingles awareness
Ahead of Shingles Awareness Week, new research commissioned has revealed that Australians aged 50-79, including those in Wyndham, have limited understanding of shingles.
Shingles...
Getting on with disaster cleanup
A lead contractor has been appointed for the federal and state government’s coordinated cleanup of the aftermath of recent fires and storms.
Disaster recovery specialist...
Libraries grants open
The state government is supporting local libraries, including those in Wyndham, to deliver more programs and spaces, upgrade facilities and provide mobile library vans.
Local...
Pharmacy pilot expands
Victorians, including those in Wyndham, who are seeking treatment for mild and common skin conditions will soon be able to access the care they...
Research into heat-related chest pains a timely reminder this summer
With high temperatures expected in the coming days, Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are urging Victorians, including those in Wyndham, to stay cool to avoid...
Australians urged to learn life-saving signs of stroke following ‘concerning’ data
Australians, including those from Wyndham, are being urged to familiarise themselves with sings of stroke following new research.
New Stroke Foundation data has revealed that...
Free degree scholarships
As the academic year begins, free degrees for students throughout Victoria, including in Wyndham, are set to deliver significant increases in applications for courses,...
Spicer family talkin about five generations
There are family get-togethers and then there’s what Werribee’s Spicer family experienced on Sunday February 18.
Coming from Werribee and parts of country Victoria, the...
Calls to speed up grassland protection
A Western Metro MP has called on the state government to explain how it is accelerating its protection of the Western Grassland Reserve, and...
Little River freight hub consultation ‘farcical’
A community consultation session held by rail company Pacific National on its plans for a freight hub in Little River, has been described as...
Werribee Rotary tees up annual golf day
The annual Werribee Rotary Golf Day will be held again on Friday March 8 at the Werribee Park Golf Course.
Originally the brainchild of the...
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Defibrillators ready to save lives
Victorians, including those from Wyndham, now have access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at every staffed station across Melbourne’s train network.
The state government said...
