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Battle for Morris Road gumtrees
Hoppers Crossing residents are calling on Wyndham council to protect gumtrees they fear could be removed if a telecommunications tower is built nearby. The historic…
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Bus route under attack
By Ewen McRae A group of concerned residents is petitioning the state government to reinstate the Caroline Springs to city bus route, claiming there are…
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Three arrested in St Albans
Police arrested three men in St Albans last week in connection to an ongoing investigation into anti-social behaviour. Six warrants were executed on January 30,…
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Swim skills for seniors
A new program at AquaPulse is aiming to prove it’s never too late to learn about water safety or lifesaving skills. A free Grey Medallion…
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Green light for park upgrades
Wyndham council will spend $11.1 million to upgrade hundreds of parks during the next three years. The council last week announced the funding for its…
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Humbled by medal honour
By Ewen McRae Nearly 27 years after migrating to Australia, Caroline Springs’ Haileluel Gebre-Selassie has been awarded a medal of the Order of Australia in…
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Teen bashed in night of crime
A 13-year-old boy was punched unconscious by a group of youths in Tarneit during a series of crimes committed in the suburb last Wednesday. Channel…
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Bees biz is a real buzz
Bees are amazing creatures – just ask Tarneit beekeeper Carmel Gerdsen. Ms Gerdsen said she became fascinated by the yellow-and-black insects in 2012 after discovering…
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Duck gets top billing
It may sound quackers, but a small duck has become an unlikely celebrity at the Western Treatment Plant in Werribee. Birdwatchers and the media have…
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Fire brigades band together
Firefighters from several brigades attended a house fire in Werribee South last Wednesday evening. Werribee CFA’s Fourth Lieutenant Brett Packer said his brigade was called…
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School jumps into new mural
By Joanna Catalano Melbourne Water collaborated with Truganina South Primary School and local artists Bryan Itch, Rich Keville and Benzo to create a new mural…
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Ecoville Park struck by fire
A fire destroyed the community centre at Ecoville Park in Tarneit last Thursday. CFA crews were called to the Cindia Crescent park just after 3pm.…








