Tag: News
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...
My Place
Williams Landing teenager Divine Emezie graduated from Westbourne Grammar School last year with outstanding academic results. Now studying medicine at university, he is also...
Stepping up for mental health
Point Cook firefighter Karthick Thanigaimani has encouraged others to speak up about mental health after he participated in the Firefighter Stair Climb Challenge.
The virtual...
Iconic images capture Wyndham
A series of creative images which capture the beauty of Wyndham have been announced as winners in the Iconic Photos of Wyndham competition.
The annual...
Recycling upgrade is a wrap
Waste management company Cleanaway has invested more than $1 million in its Laverton North material recovery facility (MRF) centre to increase its ability to...
Career change support
Victorians looking for a new job or a career change can now access free advice and support from a 600-strong force of advocates, mentors...
Podcast delves into start-ups
Victoria University and Startup Victoria have launched a podcast in which they interview start-up founders about the realities of growing their businesses in a...
Lanes closed on Princes Freeway
Two inbound lanes are closed on the Princes Freeway at Laverton North after Kororoit Creek Road due to a truck rollover.
There is heavy congestion...
Baby, what a football delight
Around 30 babies born at Werribee Mercy Hospital last week have been gifted with membership to the Western United Football Club (WUFC).
The club announced...
Nidhi’s new book
Point Cook author Nidhi Trivedi has released a new book.
She says: “Once in a while, an idea takes a hold of me I just...
Council bats in favour of cricket facility expansion
An indoor cricket training facility in Truganina will be allowed to expand its patron numbers from five to 40 people after Wyndham council approved...
Connolly’s Corner – September
Welcome back folks to Connolly’s Corner!
Whilst we all continue to do our bit to beat this outbreak and get vaccinated, I thought I’d
share with...
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Rest of VFL, VFLW fixtures come out
The dates and times for the Victorian Football League men’s and women’s remaining fixtures have been confirmed.
The fixture announcements complete the home and away...
