Tag: News
Eight youths arrested
Police arrested eight youths after a stolen car crashed in Mount Cottrell on Tuesday morning.
An off-duty protective service officer observed a black Mazda CX-9,...
Community newspapers under threat
Independent community newspapers may be forced to close within weeks unless the federal government unlocks up to $40 million in urgent funding.
With a number...
Coronavirus hits Werribee
UPDATE: Four employees from Werribee Mercy Hospital's Emergency Department have tested positive to COVID-19.
Yesterday, Star Weekly broke the story that a staff member at...
Foodbank under pressure
Wyndham families are struggling to feed their children as food banks feel the strain of the COVID-19 health emergency.
Panic-buying has led to nationwide shortages...
Hoppers Crossing tyre company champions recycling
A Hoppers Crossing business is doing its bit to reduce waste by recycling more than 35,000 tyres over seven years.
Scott Cannard, who runs JAX...
My Wyndham: Steve Fletcher
Steve Fletcher has lived in Werribee for more than 50 years. The long-time local tells Esther Lauaki about his connection to the area .
What’s...
Kindness shines through
Acts of kindness and generosity are shining through as the coronavirus health emergency brings out the best in the Wyndham community.
Offers to do shopping,...
GP calls for calm
A Werribee doctor is asking patients to be “calm and sensible” as GPs work to clear crowded waiting rooms during the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr Saad...
Retailers at home at the manor
More than a dozen retailers, from beauty salons to fast food, are now confirmed to move into the super-sized Manor Lakes Central.
The finishing touches...
Search for Legends player
The Little River Cricket Club is appealing for community help in tracking down a past player named Robert Day.
During celebrations for the club’s 150th...
Historic boatshed for sale
By Alesha Capone
A Werribee South boatshed, which has been in the same family for 40 years, is now on the market.
A licence for...
Urgent call to fix intersection
Wyndham council is calling on the state government to urgently fund the installation of traffic lights at one of the municipality's "most dangerous intersections".
Mayor...
Rabbit creations are sew good
Young Tahlia has followed in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother, hopping into the business of creativity.
The 11-year-old Point Cook resident handmakes small...
Mum who drove into lake to be re-sentenced
A mother who intentionally drove her car into a Wyndham Vale lake, which resulted in the deaths of three of her children, will be...
Crime soars in Wyndham
By Alesha Capone
An increased number of assaults, sexual assaults, robberies and burglaries reported in Wyndham last year has driven a 15.9 per cent rise...