Tag: News
Branching out in the garden
Werribee residents Jess and Dwayne have been given a green thumbs-up by Wyndham council.
The couple were last week announced as winners of the council’s...
Dumped rubbish is a bad sign
Leaving a pile of rubbish and unwanted household goods under a sign saying that illegal dumping is prohibited could be viewed as either ironic...
Booked in for top titles
The memoir of America’s former first lady, a best-seller from an Australian author and a straight-talking self-help book have become some of the most...
Community clean-up for COVID times
Residents who want to help keep Wyndham clean are facing challenges in co-ordinating activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, Lisa Field – a volunteer from...
Art leaves a legacy
Six artists will have their work displayed at the Wyndham Art Gallery in an exhibition titled Legacy.
Although stage four pandemic restrictions mean residents cannot...
A story to inspire
Simon Fenech says that although his biography is classified as true crime, it is actually “a tale of redemption”.
Mr Fenech, who grew up in...
Candidates vie for Chaffey ward
Candidates standing for the Chaffey ward in Wyndham council’s October elections have outlined their priorities for the municipality, ranging from more jobs to improved...
Big win draws delight
The staff at Manor Lakes News & Lotto are celebrating after one of their regular customers won the top prize from an Instant Scratch-Its...
Funding boost for growing suburb
The state government will provide $2.5 million towards building a community centre with open space and sports pavilions in Tarneit’s north.
The government will give...
Avatars could be new motivational tool in obesity battle
Staff from Werribee Mercy Hospital are participating in a major new research project which is investigating how digital tools can be used to help...
Population booms in Tarneit
Tarneit has experienced the largest population growth in Wyndham across a five-year period, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
The ABS last month released...
New bus routes for estates
The state government has announced two new bus routes that will connect residents in Truganina and Tarneit’s west to train services.
Public Transport Minister Ben...
Mental health a growing concern for youth
More than 40 per cent of Wyndham’s young people are concerned about their mental health, a new survey has revealed.
Wyndham mayor Josh Gilligan said...
Cycle of hope
Not-for-profit organisation Reclink has donated more than 400 bicycles to people who have been doing it tough during the pandemic.
Founder of the Werribee-based charity,...
Pavilion plan kicks off
Wyndham council has started the ball rolling on a plan to redevelop 14 sporting pavilions.
The council has awarded contracts for the detailed design of...
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Rayner is back with a bang
There was plenty of fire in the belly for Western Athletics Jack Rayner as he claimed his first Melbourne Marathon title.
It was the first...
