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Car park petition plea
A petition is calling for a Hoppers Crossing special school to be permitted to continue using a nearby shopping centre’s carpark free-of-charge. Barrie Hope, who…
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Hoppers Crossing teen drowns at Docklands
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the discovery of a Hoppers Crossing teenager’s body in Docklands this morning, Tuesday, November 30. Officers…
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Walking in honour of a beloved mother
For the past four years, Manor Lakes resident Maria Lodola-Price has taken part in the Cancer Council Victoria’s Walking Stars event in memory of a…
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Music clip promotes COVID safety
A group of youths from the west have made a music video to promote COVID-safe behaviours among their peers The video was filmed by participants…
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Hospital fundraising in Werribee
Christmas items, knitted goods and handmade clothing are being sold at Pacific Werribee this week to raise funds for The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH). The…
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Ladies Day welcomes women
A group of women connected to the Wyndham Vale Cricket Club enjoyed a Ladies Day on the weekend. Club secretary Melissa Urzia said about 40…
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Community centre officially opens
The $9.2 million Dianella Community Centre has been officially opened in Tarneit West. Minister for Local Government, Suburban Development and Veterans Shaun Leane joined Tarneit…
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Farm, council finalists for WorkSafe awards
A Werribee South farm and Wyndham council have been announced as finalists in the 2021 WorkSafe Awards. A total of 23 finalists were announced from…
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Sisters post a win
Four Wyndham youngsters, including siblings Aubrey and Ashlea, have all won prizes in a state-wide art competition designed to promote safety on public transport. The…
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Heritage recognition for treatment plant
Melbourne Water’s Western Treatment Plant (WTP) has been officially recognised for its historical significance after being added to the Victorian Heritage Register. Originally known as…
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Changes to Western Health vaccination sites
Western Health has announced that its COVID-19 vaccination site at Eagle Stadium in Werribee will close today (Sunday, November 28). However, the drive-through vaccination service…
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In Wyndham, 40 years ago
This was front page news 40 years ago in the Banner, Star Weekly’s predecessor: December 2, 1981 A move by two councillors to have the…