men get new shed
Wyndham Community and Education Centre has received a $28,000 state government grant to build a Men’s Shed. Community Services Minister Mary Wooldridge says the shed will help create a stronger community. “Men’s sheds provide men with opportunities to develop and use new skills, establish social networks and give back to their local community.”
reserve opened
Sports and Recreation Minister Hugh Delahunty last week opened the $3.64 million Manor Lakes Reserve. The reserve includes a full-sized football and cricket oval, pavilion with change rooms, public toilets, kiosk and social area. “The Wyndham area is Victoria’s fastest growing municipality and this facility provides a home for newly established clubs to cater for the growing number of residents looking to get involved in a range of sports,” Mr Delahunty said.
crafty fund-raiser
A craft market will be held at Point Cook’s D’Olive reception centre on Sunday to raise money for four-year-old Alex Miller. The Wyndham Vale toddler was diagnosed with a rare and incurable brain tumour. Doctors have told her family she may have only 12 months to live. Money raised will help cover Alex’s medical costs. The market is from 10am-2pm.
gillard leads global project
Former Lalor MP Julia Gillard has been appointed chair of the Global Partnership for Education. The international organisation focuses on supporting school education in developing countries. Lalor MP Joanne Ryan said the appointment recognised Ms Gillard’s tireless work to improve education.
dance republic struts its stuff
Dancers from across the western suburbs have been training for next month’s Weerama Festival. Dance Republic, which celebrates diverse cultures through the universal language of dance, is led by So You Think You Can Dance Australia contestant Demi Sorono and will perform in Watton Street, Werribee, from 1.40pm on March 2.
timely reminder for land owners
Owners of vacant blocks are being reminded to cut their grass and remove rubbish to stop properties from becoming a safety risk. Wyndham council is carrying out inspections to ensure blocks are properly maintained.
