volunteers
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Coast Guard a sea of hope
When the weather turns bad at Werribee South beach, most sailors and fishermen head for the shore. But often when the sea is lashing and…
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Fireys defy an uncertain future
Werribee CFA members have vowed to focus on serving the community despite continued uncertainty about their future. The state government last week released a plan…
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Celebrating Wyndham’s volunteers
A little helping hand can go a long way. And at Mercy Place Wyndham, its volunteers are getting a little special attention this week for…
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Volunteers to a tea
A morning tea celebrating the many dedicated volunteers of Wyndham will be held next week. Wyndham council will host the free event in Werribee on…
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Salvos tins ready to rattle
It’s time to gather up your loose change to help those in need. The Salvos will come a-knocking later this month for the annual Red…
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Funding shortfall cripples charity
A Wyndham-based charity will soon close, after eight years of helping families who have lost a child. Angel Baby Inc’s secretary Tabitha Page said the…
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Dynamic duo in off-duty rescue
When you’re a CFA volunteer, you’re never really off duty. Werribee CFA volunteers Emily Martignago and Lino Zulian learnt that lesson first-hand recently when…
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Very Special Kid Jana gets helping hand
A helping hand has done wonders for one very special little girl and her family. Wyndham Vale’s Jana Hammoudeh, three, has Leigh’s disease, a…
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Black Saturday volunteers honoured with medal
When the Black Saturday fires tore through Victoria, hundreds of firefighters across the state rushed to affected areas to battle the blazes. Among them were…
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Lalor legends lauded with awards from MP
A Laverton community worker who gave up a paid position because of health issues yet continued in the role as a volunteer is one of…
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Joan Broadstock on her love of Wyndham and gardening
Joan Broadstock remembers when cows roamed next to her Hoppers Crossing home. The 76-year-old Werribee resident, Victoria State Rose Garden Supporters president, tells Charlene Macaulay…
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