Wyndham
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Werribee commuter crush ‘critical’
Melbourne’s train operator has predicted the Werribee train line will be “at capacity” by 2019. The warning was contained in Metro’s 2016 Strategic Operational Plan,…
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Jobseekers find their place
An initiative based at the Wyndham Community and Education Centre has helped more than 70 people break through barriers to finding employment. The work@west project,…
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Mother and daughter victims
A woman and her three-year-old daughter were sprayed with water when they answered the front door of their Manor Lakes house on Sunday. Wyndham police…
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Risks uncovered at Laverton North recycling site
by Alexandra Laskie, The Age Fire risks and storage issues have been identified at a second site owned by the recycling company at the centre of…
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Early start call for station PSOs
Wyndham’s deputy mayor has called for protective services officers to start patrolling the area’s train stations from 4pm every day, rather than 6pm. Cr Kim…
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Staying true to Trug
There is a new way for residents of Truganina to express their love for the suburb. The Arndell Park Community Centre has started selling “I…
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MY WYNDHAM: Imran Akm
Imran Akm, from Hoppers Crossing, studied mathematics at university while working as a newspaper reporter. A few years ago, he moved from Bangladesh to Australia,…
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Happy end to dog’s tale
Sisters Lea, Tegan and Paige Thiele have set up a charity to help dogs, cats and pet owners in an impoverished area of South Africa.…
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Respite offers a new lifestyle
A new respite centre for young people on the autism spectrum has been opened in Werribee. On Thursday, Wyndham mayor Henry Barlow and Lalor MP…
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Motocross bid goes to plan B
Wyndham council will search for a new operator to run the Lawrie Emmins Reserve motocross track being overhauled in Laverton North. Motorcycling Victoria signed an…
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Science comp for youth
Do you know a school student who is a star when to comes to science, or a youngster who is terrific with technology? The Young…
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No charity for rubbish dumpers
Wyndham council has vowed to crack down on people who dump rubbish and unusable items at charity shops. Wyndham’s environment and sustainability portfolio holder Cr…