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Variety grant applications open
Variety, the children’s charity has now opened applications for assistance for children in need and child support organisations across Wyndham. Children living with disability or…
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Better protection for vulnerable wildlife
The state government is providing a funding boost for wildlife rescue volunteers, in order to provide better help for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife. Applications…
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Meerkats step-up to embrace new healthcare device at Werribee Open Range Zoo
It’s one small step for a meerkat, but one giant leap for mongoose kind. A new device at Werribee Open Range Zoo, called a podoscope,…
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Grants available for local trade organisations
Eligible trader groups and business chambers are encouraged to apply for the third round of grants under the Business Chambers and Trader Groups program. Up…
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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. The…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 around…
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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…
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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 led…
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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 grandmother…













