Tag: youth
Kevin Hillier wants the goalposts shifted for schools
The beginning of another school year means we can get some routine back into day-to-day life, stop ignoring school speed zones and once again...
Paying it forward at academy
A not-for-profit academy, which aims to make a difference in the lives of young people, started out seven years ago in a Tarneit garage.
Chris...
Science win for duo
Two girls from Tarneit P-12 College have teamed up to win the Young Scientist of Wyndham competition.
Friends Ananya, 12, and Hely, 13, won the...
Performance has edge
Youth theatre group Wyndham Edge will perform a satirical adaptation of the Greek tragedy Antigone in Werribee this week.
The show, which has been retitled...
Showered with good food at lunch
A group of young people organised an Italian-style lunch at the Iramoo Community Centre last week, to raise funds for a good cause.
The youths...
Job prospects boosted for Wyndham youth
Wyndham council has welcomed $1 million state government funding to help young people find employment and boost social cohesion.
Industry and Employment Minister Ben Carroll...
Youth take the lead in sport project
Two young men have started a sport and mentoring initiative to bring young Wyndham people together.
James Kot, 20, and Hassan Nur Hussein, 19, began...
Calling young science and tech whizzes
Young people interested in science and technology are being invited to create a winning formula.
The Young Scientist of Wyndham competition will be decided at...
Taylor takes time to help
Even children can make the world a better place – just ask 11-year-old Hoppers Crossing resident Taylor, who has a passion for helping homeless...
Alanah is a friend to all animals
A passion for animals and the environment drives Hoppers Crossing girl Alanah to help all creatures great and small.
For her 10th birthday, instead of...
MY WYNDHAM: Natalie McCrae
My Wyndham: Natalie McCrae can be found either playing or coaching basketball on most nights of the week. The Hoppers Crossing teenager said her...
‘Wayward’ targets high risk youth
Police in the west have adopted a new approach to working with youth offenders who are considered at high risk of re-offending.
The Taskforce Wayward...
Boxing program is punching above its weight
A grassroots boxing and mentoring program in Werribee is helping to engage young people with the community.
The Wyndham Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) started...
Rivals pipped at the post for young go-karter Pip
Nine-year-old Pip Casabene is racing to success in the karting world.
The Tarneit youngster placed first at his second-ever go-kart event last month.
Pip drove in...
Flight plans on course
Flight ambition: Amber Liprino is up in the air with excitement.
The 16-year-old Werribee resident got to play out a Top Gun fantasy when she...
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Vales top order fires
It was a mixture of the young and old that got the job done for Wyndham Vale on Saturday in the Victorian Turf Cricket...
