Tag: Wyndham Council
Mixed reaction for new youth jail site
It’s official: Hoppers Lane is out, and Wests Road is in as the new location for the state government’s planned $288 million youth jail.
But...
Locals councillors in state matters
Wyndham councillors are being called on for higher duties, with two recently appointed to statewide advocacy boards.
Chaffey ward councillor Josh Gilligan made history earlier...
Wyndham schools squeezed by city growth
Secondary schools at Tarneit and Hoppers Crossing are in for a tight squeeze with limited places available to cater to the numbers of pupils...
Weerama to go ahead this weekend
This weekend's Weerama festival will go ahead as planned after festival organisers secured all the necessary permits for the event at the eleventh-hour.
Festival organisers...
Youth prison to be built along Wests Road
People power has prevailed: the state government has scrapped its plans to build a $288 million youth prison in Werribee South.
The youth detention centre...
Traffic data fuels gridlock fears
Discrepancies in road usage data have fuelled fears Wyndham’s major roads will still be clogged after its $1.8 billion upgrade is complete.
An interactive map...
Youth jail opponents sign up
At least 30,000 people have signed a petition opposing the location of the proposed Hoppers Lane youth detention centre.
And the Speak Out group is...
A real recycle drive
It’s the drive-thru with a difference.
Wyndham residents will be able to pack up their car with unwanted household goods and drop the items off...
Weerama wobbles
This weekend’s Weerama festival hangs in the balance as festival management and Wyndham council hold crisis talks over traffic management and rubbish collection for...
Now, down to business
Business owners are signing up to the Wyndham Business and Tourism Association (WBTA) in droves.
Starting out in 2015 with a handful of traders, the...
Youth prison only 250m away from homes
The Werribee South youth detention centre will be only 250 metres from planned new homes and similarly close to an apartment complex slated for...
Young snappers invited to enter photography comp
It’s time to pick up your camera and get snap- happy.
Wyndham council’s annual youth photography competition is under way, with people aged 13 to...
Werribee South campaign: We will not back down
The campaign against the proposed Werribee South youth detention centre is gaining traction – but there’s still a long way to go, say Wyndham...
State government “committed” to considering alternative sites
The campaign against the proposed Werribee South youth detention centre is gaining traction, with the state government "committed" to considering alternative sites.
Werribee MP Tim...
Youth prison information line gives incorrect advice
An information line set up to answer any questions residents have about the proposed Werribee South youth detention centre is giving locals incorrect and...
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