Tag: News
A ribbeting census marks 20 years
Hoppers Crossing resident Sonya Findlow is encouraging Wyndham residents to hop on board for this year’s Frog Census.
The annual community-based frog monitoring program, managed...
Jobs uproar in Wyndham
Wyndham council has been labelled as "unconscionable" for a plan which could see eight employees and contractors let go in the midst of the...
Police arrest 31 in crackdown on gangs, serious crime
Police in the north and west have arrested and charged 31 people across four days during an operation targeting street gangs and serious violent...
Teen’s skate park a winner
At 13, Baker Bitton is already a skating guru. So much so, that he was approached to help design a brand new skate park...
Tarneit school’s capital works completion a step closer
An architect has been appointed to design the final stage of Tarneit Senior College's capital works, which will allow the school to enrol hundreds...
Have you seen Emmanuel Zuo?
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Emmanuel Zuo.
The 26-year-old is wanted on warrants for failing to appear at court for traffic...
Mural bowls over viewers
Murals of colourful creatures painted on water tanks at the Werribee Bowls Club has proved a hit with the community.
Steve Weston, who is on...
Wyndham’s top vaccine rate
Wyndham is still leading the way on COVID-19 vaccinations in the west.
Figures released by the federal government on Monday show that more than 95...
New deputy vice-chancellor for VU
Victoria University has appointed Dianne Semmens as deputy vice-chancellor of vocational education. Ms Semmens has been acting in the role since Grant Dreher moved...
Senior constable charged
A senior constable from Victoria Police's Transit and Public Safety Command has been charged following an internal investigation into an incident in Point Cook...
Man hospitalised after Werribee stand-off
A man has been taken to hospital for assessment following a stand-off with police in Werribee this morning.
Police were called to a property just...
Afghan refugees in need of homes
AMES Australia has appealed for anyone with a rental property in Wyndham or St Albans to open their hearts to refugees from Afghanistan.
The not-for-profit...
Young writers shine
Two talented young writers have been named as winners in the 2021 Rotary Centenary Year Peace Essay competition.
Grade five and six pupils were invited...
Crisis housing concerns
Homelessness workers in the northern and western suburbs say they are being “inundated” with requests for crisis accommodation.
They are calling on the state government...
Income support loss to strike hard
Wyndham will be among the hardest-hit areas in the nation after the federal government ends support for people who have lost work due to...
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Planning begins on Tarneit sports facility
Planning for a proposed indoor sports facility in Tarneit is now underway following Wyndham council’s decision to award the contract for its design.
Located on...
