Wyndham
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Father Frank calls it a day
After 46 years in the priesthood, Father Francis ‘Frank’ Buhagiar is set to retire. On Wednesday, January 25, Father Buhagiar will celebrate both his last…
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City set to celebrate Australia Day
Werribee’s city centre is set to come alive with music, movies and mouth-watering food on Australia Day. The family-friendly event will begin at 5pm on…
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Australian-born are main offenders
Police made more than 4600 arrests in Wyndham across a 12-month period, with the majority of offenders being born in Australia, New Zealand or Sudan.…
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Leaders call for respect
Leaders of the South Sudanese community have called for a respectful and balanced debate about youth crime. Dr Santino Atem Deng, who was born in…
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Call to remove Hoppers’ crossing
Western suburbs MP Bernie Finn has called for the Hoppers Crossing level crossing to be included in the state government’s crossing removal program. Mr Finn,…
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Kids trapped in cars
Paramedics attended more than 90 call-outs related to children trapped inside vehicles within Wyndham in a 12-month period. New data from Ambulance Victoria shows there…
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Wyndham schools cash splash
More than $1.65 million in state government grants will be used to upgrade sport and performing arts facilities at two Wyndham schools. Werribee MP Tim…
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Help for families in crisis
A pilot program being run in Wyndham and Melton will help support families recovering from domestic violence. Keeping Safe Together has been funded by the…
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Cubs in party mode
Four lion cubs had a roaring good time when they celebrated their first birthday at Werribee Open Range Zoo last Wednesday. The cubs – Ndidi,…
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A wheel festive hoot
Forget decking the halls – Bob and Gina Bates decorate their mobility scooters with festive ornaments, tinsel and reindeer ears each year, creating Christmas cheer…
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Foster parents offer hope
Husband and wife Mark and Lynn Brierty have been recognised as wonderful foster carers. The Tarneit residents received the Catherine McAuley Award for excellence by…
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Charity work in focus
Point Cook optometrist Marlene Boulos is not used to seeing her patients burst into tears of happiness. But this happened earlier this month, when she…
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