Tag: Wyndham
Disability disallowed for Werribee man
Werribee resident Bill Hillis says he’s been battling Centrelink for four years to get a disability allowance.
The 53-year-old, who suffers from epilepsy, has been...
Jenny saddles up for Great Victorian Bike Ride
Jenny Hogan is gearing up to take part in the Great Victorian Bike Ride – 25 years after first riding in the event.
The Hoppers...
‘Welfare cheats’ warned in Werribee
Police and the Department of Human Services have warned “welfare cheats” living in the Werribee region that they could face criminal charges if they...
Appeal for info about injured, starved dog
RSPCA Victoria is appealing for information about an severely emaciated and injured dog, who was admitted to a Werribee vet clinic last month.
The male...
Point Cook tops litter figures
Point Cook has been named Wyndham’s hotspot for litter reports, as the state Environment Protection Authority warns residents to try to avoid dodgy skip-bin...
First-home buyers save big
First-home buyers in Wyndham have saved more than $33.8 million in stamp duty exemptions in a year.
Figures from the state government show that in...
Have your say on team bid
Wyndham residents have been invited to attend a “fan forum” to find out more about the proposal to bring an A-League soccer team to...
Purrrfect way to find a new home for cats
Truganina photographer Mel Scott uses her artistic skills to help cats and kittens find loving new homes.
Scott, who runs a business called Purrticular Photography,...
Wyndham pokie losses top $105m
Wyndham gamblers lost more than $105.5 million on poker machines during the 2017-18 financial year, the eighth-highest amount in the state.
Figures released by the...
Creating community bonds
Point Cook’s Eli Muse wants to help the community understand that most African-Australians are just like everyone else.
To do this, Mr Muse is planning...
Spate of robberies, bag snatchings in Wyndham
Wyndham police are investigating a spate of robberies in which handbags have been snatched from women near train stations and bus stops.
Detective Senior Sergeant...
A whole lotto winners
The owner of Hudsons Lotto & Dry Cleaner in Werribee says he is delighted to have sold two TattsLotto division one prizes in the...
MY WYNDHAM: Greig Donald
MY WYNDHAM: Greig Donald has served as junior coordinator of the Tarneit Football Club for two years. He was also recently voted the winner...
Swim safety rewarded at AquaPulse
AquaPulse has again received a statewide award recognising its dedication to safety around water.
The Hoppers Crossing swim centre received the Watch Around Water –...
Doug joins a classy golf club
Doug McQualter is feeling ace after scoring below his age during a game of golf at the Sanctuary Lakes Club.
In golf, an “age shooter”...
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Festival of languages
The many and varied languages of Melbourne’s west will be celebrated at the annual Language In Community Festival next month.
Held at Footscray’s Seelaf Square...
