Tag: state government
Talk about a new direction for the west
The state government is calling on residents in the west to put in their two cents about what their area needs.
The government has established...
State cracks down on poker machines
Restrictions will be placed on the number of poker machines allowed in Wyndham as part of sweeping gambling reforms introduced by the state government.
The...
Hospital safety push
Werribee Mercy Hospital will share in a $40 million state government funding package designed to improve the safety of staff and patients.
The government has...
On the road to nowhere
Western suburbs MP Bernie Finn has called for action to help ease traffic congestion on Point Cook Road.
In Parliament last month, Mr Finn asked...
Khan ignores deputy mayor
Wyndham council is in danger of becoming dysfunctional, with councillor Intaj Khan refusing to attend any meeting chaired by deputy mayor Kim McAliney.
In an...
Population outstrips city growth
A Victorian Auditor General’s report has revealed what’s already common knowledge among Wyndham locals – that infrastructure is not keeping pace with population growth.
The...
Schools cash squeeze riles MPs
Labor MPs have slammed the federal government’s Gonski 2.0 reforms, saying Wyndham schools will be shortchanged by $19 million out of the deal in...
The Labor race is on for seat of Tarneit
At least three Labor Party members are vying to run for the seat of Tarneit following incumbent MP Telmo Languiller’s announcement that he will...
Regional Rail Link strains services
The popularity of the Regional Rail Link has put a strain on the V/Line network, a Victorian Auditors General report has revealed.
The report into...
Council push on level crossings
Wyndham council is sourcing design options for removal of its level crossings.
The council’s city transport department has hired an external consultant to detail the...
Council calls on government to rename train station
A Wyndham councillor has called on the state government to rename the Wyndham Vale train station to Manor Lakes.
Councillor Peter Maynard said two years...
Healthy boost to hospital funds
Mental health, palliative care and clinical services at Werribee Mercy Hospital will benefit from an 8.1 per cent increase in state government funding.
The state...
East Werribee: vision of the future
This is what the East Werribee Employment Precinct could look like if the Australian Education City consortium is announced as the winning bidder for...
Point Cook paramedics try out body cams
Point Cook paramedics will be among the first in the state to try out body cameras designed to improve safety when responding to volatile...
Wyndham gets in on class act
Wyndham families are speaking up and having their say about three new schools coming to the region.
The Victorian Schools Building Authority has started consultation...
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Petreski returns to Point Cook Jets
New Point Cook coach Tome Petreski said it was special to come back to a club that means so much to him.
After coaching West...
