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For a good cause
When 15-year-old Asheriya began raising money for breast cancer awareness, she thought $500 was an achievable goal. Within a day her Gofundme page had already…
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1000 hearts to gift
In times of hardship, Joanne Griffiths believes it’s important for people experiencing difficulties to feel a sense of belonging. The Iramoo Community Centre, where Ms…
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Pop up library in Arndell
Arndell Park Community Centre is hosting a Story Time and Pop Up Library. The next session will be held on Thursday, April 7, at 11am.…
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Waste disruptions continue
Wyndham council has announced disruptions to the green waste bin collections will continue citing kerbside waste contractor driver shortages as the cause. Residents have been…
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Six charged in alleged drug ring bust
Police have charged six people, including four from Wyndham, following a four month investigation into the alleged trafficking of large quantities of methamphetamine. Ten search…
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The nine-year-old app creator
Some people used their free time during the lockdown to learn a new hobby, nine-year-old Aarav from Wyndham Vale made an app. Med-On-Go connects pharmacists…
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Greening the west
Works have begun on former sewer reserve set to be transformed into a series of parklands across Melbourne’s west, the state government has announced. The…
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Werribee rubbish dumper charged
A Ballarat man has been convicted and fined after dumping rubbish on properties in Werribee and Lara. Josh Kostecki, who is also known as Josh…
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Hospital planning plea
Wyndham council is calling for the state government to secure land for a hospital in the municipality’s north to avoid a healthcare “catastrophe”. During council’s…
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Werribee fire deemed suspicious
A Werribee house fire deemed suspicious by emergency services will be investigated by police. Fire Rescue Victoria responded to a call in Jay Court on…
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Family violence funding needs reform
The western suburbs’ family violence sector is in urgent need of funding reform, experts have warned. Heightened pressure on leading prevention and response services has…
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Wyndham roadmap to inspire other governments
Using a roadmap developed for Wyndham, local governments across the country will be able to improve reporting and support services for people who have experienced…
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