youth
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Boxing club goes from strength to strength
The Wyndham Police Citizens Youth Club is giving young people a chance to learn life skills through the discipline of boxing. The Werribee-based club, also…
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Wyndham group aims for empowerment
South Sudanese residents of Wyndham, especially young people, are receiving assistance with education and employment, thanks to a new community support group. The state government…
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Police lament party mayhem
Call-outs to “rowdy” parties at short-term accommodation properties are a weekly occurrence in Wyndham, according to police. Senior Sergeant Aaron Riches said it was “all…
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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 enjoy…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 people.…
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