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Stefan Jurukovski is celebrating becoming a representative for OneWyndham.
Mr Jurukovski recently received a OneWyndham award from Wyndham council, which recognises young people who have...
Helping dogs amid bushfire devastation
Werribee’s Jayde Weil says that donating her time to help dogs affected by the bushfires was an emotional but rewarding experience.
Miss Weil, a dog...
Tribute to club ‘legend’
The sports community has paid tribute to Hoppers Crossing Cricket Club life member Pat Matthey, who passed away on November 9 after being diagnosed...
Hope is everywhere
Pam Hope is living up to her name, in her volunteer role with the Werribee Mercy Hospital Foundation.
Mrs Hope and the foundation’s other volunteers...
Top honour for Roger
Wyndham Citizen of the Year Roger Vistarini has dedicated the past four years volunteering to help men overcome drug and alcohol addictions.
He was presented...
Hoppers hero remembered
The Hoppers Crossing community has paid tribute to dedicated volunteer, sportsman and teacher Leigh Hanneysee, who passed away this month after a long battle...
Charles has delivery driving Down pat
At almost 80 years of age, pizza delivery driver Charles Down shows no signs of slowing down.
Mr Down has been working for Sottiles Pizza...
Refugee scholarship boost
Wyndham Park Community Centre has launched a scholarship named in honour of dedicated community volunteer Maggie McInnes.
Ms McInnes is a founding member of the...
MY WYNDHAM: Morwenna Petaia
Truganina's Morwenna Petaia first moved to Wyndham from Hawaii in 2003, then in 2005 moved to Samoa for nine years. While in Samoa, Morwenna...
MY WYNDHAM: Jobeline Madrid
MY WYNDHAM: Jobeline Madrid is a 21-year-old Tarneit resident. She is an ambassador for Wyndham Council’s ‘OneWyndham Family’ program, which consists of young people who...
Fundraising for Paul
Members of the Wyndham Vale Cricket Club and Wyndhamvale Football Club are fundraising to help long-serving volunteer Paul Todd, who needs a mobility scooter.
Mr...
MY WYNDHAM: Sudhir Juneja
Point Cook resident Sudhir Juneja is a community worker who volunteers for many causes. He chats with Alesha Capone.
Tell me a bit about yourself.
I...
Gabe welded to shed
Gabe Tirabassi began volunteering at the Werribee Men’s Shed eight years ago, and he has not looked back since.
Mr Tirabassi, of Wyndham Vale, taught...
Amer on a mission to help
Amer Madol Majak is making a difference to the lives of South Sudanese women living in Victoria.
The Tarneit resident, 26, has established the Diar...
Sea change pays off for Tony
Hoppers Crossing resident Tony Barbara says he has enjoyed volunteering with the Werribee Coast Guard for the past 17 years – even the time...
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2024 Deeble nominees
Some of the most talented athletes in the western suburbs will be vying for the prestigious 2024 Don Deeble Sports Star award next month.
The...
