Tag: Point Cook
Property acquisitions likely to make way for Point Cook schools
Point Cook properties could be compulsorily acquired in a state government bid to build two new schools in the area.
The government yesterday announced it...
Population a growing challenge
Wyndham council has labelled the area’s fast-growing population as “a major challenge”.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) last week released new figures that show...
Merciless Point Cook runs riot over Western Eagles
Point Cook showed no mercy in a 6-1 slaughter of the Western Eagles in the Football Federation Victoria men’s state league 4 at Saltwater...
Fatal crash brings out best in community
Wyndham’s community spirit was on show last week, following a fatal crash that closed the Princes Freeway for almost 10 hours.
A 28-year-old Hoppers Crossing...
A shave for a good cause
Wyndham residents of all age groups have lined up to shave their hair in support of the Leukaemia Foundation.
Tony Fracassi, a resident at Mercy...
One dead, freeway closed after horror crash in Point Cook
One person has been killed and a number of others seriously injured following a crash in Point Cook this afternoon.
Traffic is at a standstill on...
Gang brawl at Point Cook prompts police talks
Wyndham police are setting out to engage with local schools in a bid to curb antisocial behaviour at a Point Cook shopping centre.
The move...
Youths in after school brawl at Point Cook
Police swarmed to Point Cook Town Centre yesterday afternoon to break up a violent brawl between a group of youths.
A spokesperson for Victoria Police...
Clean Up Australia Day in Point Cook
Takeaway containers and food wrappings are the most common rubbish picked up during Clean Up Australia Day blitzes.
But Bruce Boddington, of Point Cook Open...
Point Cook man wins the lottery… twice!
A Point Cook man has been left reeling after winning the lottery twice at the weekend.
The man, in his 30s. accidentally played the same...
Building upgrades for Wyndham town centres
The upgrade of a community centre in Point Cook is expected to kick off in April, with Wyndham council confident residents and community groups...
Point Cook kid’s ballet is en pointe
When it comes to ballet, Caitlyn Martin is definitely en pointe.
The eight-year-old Point Cook dancer had a busy 2016, placing first in six different...
Family of missing pet dog seek community help
Have you seen Teddy?
The chocolate-coloured miniature dachshund went missing from a family home in Point Cook and the owners are desperate to be reunited...
Point Cook students make a difference in Cambodia
A group of Point Cook students wrapped up the past school year tackling a humanitarian project in Cambodia.
Seven students from years 10 and 11...
Point Cook residents host own night patrols
Point Cook men fed up with no police presence on their streets have organised their own night patrols.
But police have said vigilante-style groups are...
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Young writers workshop
Award-winning author Alice Pung is returning to the west where she grew up to lead an autobiographical writing workshop.
Young writers and creatives from the...
