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Funding boost to improve race horse safety
A Werribee research team has been given a $5.25 million grant to reduce the risk of race horse fatalities. The state government announced last week…
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MPs tone down call for cops
Just two years ago when in opposition, state Labor MPs representing Wyndham electorates threw their support behind residents’ call for more police. Now they’re in…
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Blame game over council sacking claim
Wyndham council will not be sacked despite widespread reports on Monday that it was one of 13 Victorian councils to be stood down as of…
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Works begin to remove Werribee level crossings
Five design options are being considered as part of preliminary works to remove the level crossings at Cherry and Werribee streets. The Level Crossing Removal…
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Track records count in local polls
Candidates in October’s council elections will be asked what training they have done to take on the job of councillor. And, if they’ve already…
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Opposition sees Wyndham’s growth challenges
A member of the state opposition got a first-hand experience of Wyndham’s growth and infrastructure challenges last week. Tim Smith, the parliamentary secretary to Opposition…
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Cherry Street crossing works keep things on track
Although the planned removal of Werribee’s Cherry Street level crossing has been delayed, upgrades at the troubled tracks have made it safer for motorists and…
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Christmas cash for Wyndham sports clubs
The state government is splashing cash around Wyndham, with 13 sports clubs sharing the windfall to pay for coaching courses, first-aid equipment and uniforms. Among…
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Minister urged to act on councillor bullying claims
A Liberal MP has called on the Local Government Minister to investigate allegations of bullying among Wyndham councillors, claiming many are “out of control”. Speaking…
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Iramoo Primary School given a $760,000 boost
A new round of state government equity funding will redress disadvantage at Wyndham Vale’s Iramoo Primary School. Principal Moira Findlay said the $759,510 grant would…
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‘Please explain’ on school status
A Liberal MP has called on the state education minister to review the reclassification of a Point Cook school. Western Metropolitan MP Bernie Finn said…
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New Point Cook school to open in 2017
There’s a new school on the horizon for children in Point Cook. Point Cook South Primary School has been fast-tracked to open for term one…
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