Tag: News
Reclink finals fly high
Reclink Australia has commemorated the conclusion of its 2023 season with three days of grand final matches in Port Melbourne from August 29 to...
Zoo animals go wild for Spring feast
Werribee Open Range Zoo’s animals are tucking in to the culinary delights of native blossoms and blooms to celebrate the first day of Spring.
The...
Free ‘come and try’ sporting activities
People of all ages with a disability are invited to sample the fun sport opportunities on Saturday, September 2, in Tarneit.
Wyndham council, in partnership...
Survey gathers insights into withdrawal effects from stopping antidepressants
Antidepressants are commonly prescribed for a variety of mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety disorders, with one in seven Australians currently using these...
New legislation to reform Victoria’s triple-0 service
Victoria’s emergency triple-0 service will undergo significant change to improve governance, accountability and oversight under new legislation introduced by the state government.
The Triple Zero...
New conducted energy devices for Public Order Response
Victorian frontline police and Protective Services Officers (PSOs) will soon be equipped with new conducted energy devices (CEDs), giving them another non-lethal option when...
Ovarian cancer hope
For western suburbs mum Rochelle McKenry, ovarian cancer is a deeply personal topic that reaches far into her family history, but a new blood...
Harvesting to help
The food relief program at Werribee Park began as a joint venture between Parks Victoria and refugee settlement agency, AMES, during Covid.
Three years on,...
Tackling diabetes in the west
Across Victoria, diabetes is most prevalent among locals living in Melbourne’s west including in Wyndham, Brimbank and Melton.
Victoria University has partnered with...
Changing countries, careers and lives
Victoria is facing a shortfall of pre-school teachers and as the fastest growing area in the country, Wyndham is experiencing it more than most.
According...
Bike park for Point Cook
It’s official – Point Cook has a new bike park.
Work is now complete on this $450,000 upgrade, which includes a new shelter, bike repair...
Community Calendar
All Abilities Netball
All Abilities Netball for Youth (10 – 25 y/o) is run by Wyndham Netball Association every Saturday morning during school terms.
10:30am on...
Victorian fire agencies and regulator urge caution over lithium-ion battery fire risks
Victorian fire services are responding to at least one significant lithium-ion battery-related fire each week, a trend that is expected to increase.
Energy Safe...
Voting to name new community centres underway
Voting is now open to determine the names of two new community centres currently being built in Wyndham.
Wyndham council last week adopted a recommendation...
Partnership to empower and support sexual assault survivors
Sexual assault is a traumatic experience for any victim, but it doesn’t always end with the incident itself.
Disclosing sexual assault to others can also...
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Bus campaigners blast budget
The state government has been accused of again neglecting the western suburbs by not funding any new bus services for the area in its...
