Tag: News
Family violence risk rises
Women’s Health West says it is expecting to see a “spike” in reports of family violence as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
The not-for-profit organisation provides...
Farms continue to provide
It’s mostly business as usual for the farms in Werribee South.
Agricultural producers in the suburb are adjusting to COVID-19 regulations as they continue with...
Pay tribute on Anzac Day
Werribee RSL sub-branch president Daryl Ryan has urged Wyndham residents to mark Anzac Day at home this year.
Although the RSL’s traditional Anzac Day dawn...
Vets adapt to new world
Veterinary practices across Wyndham are adjusting the way they operate, to keep both pets and humans safe as Covid-19 concerns continue.
While there is no...
Action urged on buses
A petition calling for upgraded bus services in Tarneit has been presented to state Parliament.
Western metropolitan MP Catherine Cumming tabled the petition, containing 330...
Man sentenced for sexual abuse of children
A 52-year-old man has been sentenced more than 18 years in prison, after sexually abusing children in the Philippines.
The Victorian Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team...
Missing Werribee man
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Werribee man Cheng Xiao Chen, who is also known as Chenny.
The 22-year-old was last...
Corona cases rise in Wyndham
Twenty-four coronavirus cases have been recorded in Wyndham, as of today.
In comparison, on Thursday, 14 cases of Covid-19 had been reported in the municipality.
In...
Wanted: Navneet Kaur
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Navneet Kaur.
The 32-year-old is wanted for deceptions, traffic and failing to appear in court offences.
Kaur...
Government must act now to save public interest journalism
The Public Interest Journalism Initiative (PIJI) is calling on the Federal Government to put in place emergency measures to save the country's news industry...
Corona count in Wyndham
Fourteen cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Wyndham, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Elsewhere in the western suburbs, 13 cases...
Eight youths arrested
Police arrested eight youths after a stolen car crashed in Mount Cottrell on Tuesday morning.
An off-duty protective service officer observed a black Mazda CX-9,...
Community newspapers under threat
Independent community newspapers may be forced to close within weeks unless the federal government unlocks up to $40 million in urgent funding.
With a number...
Coronavirus hits Werribee
UPDATE: Four employees from Werribee Mercy Hospital's Emergency Department have tested positive to COVID-19.
Yesterday, Star Weekly broke the story that a staff member at...
Foodbank under pressure
Wyndham families are struggling to feed their children as food banks feel the strain of the COVID-19 health emergency.
Panic-buying has led to nationwide shortages...
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Mackillop makes Jubilee move
Parents in Wyndham Vale will soon have greater choice for their child’s education, with a new K-12 Catholic school set to open there by...
