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A brutal bashing in Wyndham Vale last month has triggered a fundraising campaign that encapsulates Wyndhams strong community spirit.
Josh Lim, 23, and an 18-year-old were set upon by six men allegedly wielding weapons on the night of February 18 as they raced to the aid of a female teenager being harassed by the group.
While the other person escaped with only minor injuries, Josh remains in hospital in a critical condition.
Fundraiser for bash victimWerribee Crime Investigation Unit
has conrmed that seven men have been interviewed in relation to the assault and that police investigations are continuing.
Point Cook resident Elizabeth Burns was touched by Joshs story, so launched a campaign to raise money for his family. She said she had no connection with him or his family but could imagine the struggles they were facing.
It was playing on my mind the day aer the attack, Ms Burns said. I thought, Ive got to do something to help his family, but I dont know what.
She said the nancial struggle that came with
her own health battles helped her decide. I struggled nancially when I was going through chemotherapy for Hodgkin Lymphoma, she said.
e bills dont stop.If we can raise some money to li the
nancial burden so the family can spend as much time as possible with Josh, thats one less thing they have to worry about.
e funds will help with medical bills, rehab hoping he gets to that point and any changes that need to be made to the family home.
e campaign hopes to raise to $10,000. As of yesterday it had raised almost $3000.
I ask that the community put themselves in the shoes of Joshs parents, Ms Burns said.
We need to try and help them spend as much time with their son as they can.
Right now, they just dont know whats going to happen whether hes going to make it or not.
Ms Burns said the family of the teenager targeted in the attack had gone into hiding.
eyre petried theyve gone into hiding and theyre never coming back, Ms Burns said.
To donate to the Lim family go to: http://bit.ly/1n9M7yu
Above: Josh Lim remains in a critical condition in hospital. (Supplied)Left: Elizabeth Burns is organising a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for Joshs family. (Damjan Janevski)
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Its a small sign and people come in for breakfast in the morning and dont see it, Mr Haddara said. ey should at least put bigger signs there.
Anand Luhar, who runs grocery store Patel Brothers, said he was considering relocating once his lease runs out next year.
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By Charlene Macaulay
Parking woes are still hitting hard in Watton Street, according to traders who say loading zones in front of their businesses are driving customers away or at least the nes are.
ey say signs are few and far between, and customers have started getting ned for parking for as little as ve minutes to grab a coee.
Between 7am and 10am, Monday to Friday, two loading zones, on either side of Watton Street between Wedge and Bridge streets, knock out eight car parking spaces on one side
of Watton Street and six spots on the other side.
Parking in a loading zone carries a $152 ne.Wyndham council claims the zones have
been there for a long time, but traders say there have been no issues with them until recently.
Traders want the council to make signs more prominent and specically colour the loading bays to alert drivers.
Watton Cafe owner Mohammed Haddara said the zones were in eect during the cafes busiest time, which was bad for business.
Mr Luhar said at least three customers in recent weeks had complained to him about being ned for parking in the loading zones.
eres restaurants along here where diners can come aer 5.30pm and park for three hours, but people struggle to get parking here during the day.
Wyndham council did not respond to Star Weeklys questions about the Watton Street loading zones, including why the zones were in that location; how many drivers had been ned in the zones since they were put in place; and the perceived lack of signage.
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Protective services ocers (PSOs) will start patrolling Wyndhams new V/Line stations at Tarneit and Wyndham Vale from next week.
e PSOs will patrol train platforms, carparks and station surrounds from 6pm until aer the last train every night.
e Wyndham stations are among six that will start getting PSOs next week; Keilor Plains, Victoria Park, Murrumbeena and Auburn stations are the others.
e new security means all Wyndhams stations will have a police presence aer dark. Werribee and Hoppers Crossing were among the rst stations to get PSOs in 2012, while Williams Landing received them in April 2013.
e rollout coincides with a Victorian Auditor-Generals report into public safety on Victorias trains which found that while PSOs boosted perceptions of safety on Melbournes train network at night, it was unable due to the way Victoria Police collects data to determine if their presence had had an impact on crime.
e full value of the PSO program is yet to be realised, the report states.
Victoria Polices systems and processes for recording crime at train stations do not require police members to record the name of the station where a crime was committed. Consequently, 13 per cent of the oences recorded at stations since 2010 were not attributable to a particular station. is means it is not possible to accurately assess the impact of PSOs, as its not possible to compare the crime rates at a particular station before and aer PSO deployment.
Charlene Macaulay
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e Werribee River Trail was ooded with runners at the weekend as 700 people joined in the Wyndham Rotary fun run.
Brett Ellis, of Bacchus Marsh, took the title in the 10-kilometre run, nishing in 32 minutes and 59 seconds. Werribees Lori Fraser (43 minutes, 56 seconds) earned bragging rights for the women.
Werribee Hockey Club was named winner of the corporate challenge, elding 32 competitors across a range of events.
River run draws a crowd for kidsRunners and walkers set off on the Wyndham Rotary fun run; (inset) Lori Fraser nishes rst among female participants. (Luke Hemer)
Wyndham Rotarys Max Coster said the number of entrants was up 17 per cent on last year, which went against a trend of declining participation in runs throughout Melbourne.
Mr Coster said the club had set itself a target of improving community health through engaging local people, and the fun runs high turnout showed the goal was achieved.
Citizens of Wyndham are getting o the couch and taking to gyms, walking and running, he said.
e Wyndham Rotary fun run is a fundraiser for the Royal Childrens Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
Mr Coster said the exact amount was still being determined, but he expected about $20,000 to have been raised. e fun run has raised more than $60,000 for the hospital over nine years.
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A swimming program in Werribee is aimed at teaching refugees and newly arrived migrants to swim in a bid to cut drownings in Australian waterways.
Operating out of Swim 4 All in Werribee, the program is teaching Western English Language School Werribee campus students water basics. irty-nine students aged ve to 14 are taking part in the 10-lesson program.
Swim 4 All owner and manager Natalie Clarke says the focus is on teaching children to get in and out of the pool, how to oat, how to exit water, and to never swim alone.
We are quite visual in what we teach, Ms Clarke said. Its about teaching them basic safety skills and condence. e kids just love it. eyre always so excited to get in the water and have these massive smiles on their face.
Western English Language School teacher Alison McQuade said teaching the students how to swim had many benets.
Swimming lessons are not just a valuable life skill, she said. For young people growing up in Australia, its such an important part of being socially included.
Life Saving Victoria multicultural projects manger David Holland said newly arrived migrants and refugees were over-represented in drowning statistics.
From July 1, 2014, to June 30 last year, 271 people died in Australian waterways, including rivers, creeks, lakes and dams.
Mr Holland said that more than 20 per cent of drowning deaths involved culturally and linguistically diverse people.
Oen aquatics are a low priority in these peoples nations so education on this sort of thing takes a back-seat, he said.
Programs like this exist to oer them that education.
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Number plate thes are on the rise in Wyndham, making up more than half of all recent thes from motor vehicles.
Acting Inspector Damien Madden said in one week alone last month, 25 number plate thes were recorded, accounting for 52 per cent of all thes from motor vehicles.
Acting Inspector Madden said oenders were using stolen number plates to commit other crimes, including petrol thes.
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from motor cars. More than 200 cars were broken into across Wyndham in January, with phones, wallets, satellite navigation systems and sunglasses among the most pilfered items.
Acting Inspector Madden said thes from motor vehicles were trending down slightly from the beginning of this year but were still
high before, he said. Its really becoming a problem for us and for the people having their plates stolen.
is is still by far the biggest issue for us to get 25 reports [in a week] around number plate the is really frustrating for the owner of the car but also for the ow-on eect around the use of those plates in other oences.
e best thing the community can do is swap their number plate screws over for the one-way screws.
e spike comes at the same time police are tackling a higher than usual number of thes
happening at a much higher rate than usual. Its tracking a little bit less than what it was last month, but not substantially dierent.
Acting Inspector Madden said train station carparks across the city had been targeted, and cars parked in residential streets and driveways were also being broken into.
Crime prevention ocer Craig McDonald urged residents to remove valuables from their cars and ensure their cars were locked.
If you remove the temptation, you remove yourself from being a potential victim, Leading Senior Constable McDonald said.
Number plate theft still rife To get 25 reports around number plate theft is really frustrating - Damien Madden
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ese cyclists will be taking the ultimate scenic route next week when they ride 1000 kilometres between Werribee and Bendigo to raise funds to develop a cancer support house in Werribee.
Twenty-nine riders and six support crew will take o from Hoppers Lane in Werribee this Saturday and spend a week riding to Geelong then along the Great Ocean Road and up through Hamilton and Horsham before arriving at the Rotary District 9800 Conference in Bendigo.
e fundraiser has been organised by RoCan, a trust established through Williamstown Rotary Club to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and help with research into the cause and cure of the disease.
Ride for a Cause organiser Yvonne Moon has spent 16 years championing RoCan aer her lifelong friend Anna Buckley died from ovarian cancer.
Ms Moon is keen to raise about $90,000 through the ride to help fund a cancer support
house along the lines of Ronald McDonald House.
e facility, which Ms Moon hopes can be located along Hoppers Lane (near the Werribee Mercy and soon-to-be St Vincents Private Werribee hospitals), will provide overnight accommodation for families whose loved ones are undergoing treatment.
ere is such a need in Werribee and in the west, Ms Moon said.
She also wants to fund an early detection test for ovarian cancer, adding that many women are under the misguided impression that the disease can be picked up by pap tests.
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e owners of a Truganina micro-brewery have been ordered to back-pay a worker $20,000 as the result of a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation.
e employee, a Filipino welder working on construction of the brewery, was underpaid $20,260 for work performed between March 2 and May 23 last year.
e Fair Work Ombudsman found that the man was paid nothing for almost half the
Reddot was ordered to apologise to the employee and pay him back all outstanding wages and entitlements. e company will also make a $500 donation to the Migrante-North Association of Filipino Migrant and Workers Inc to fund education on workplace rights.
time he was working at the Truganina site and was also not paid overtime, weekend or public holiday rates, or annual leave entitlements.
Employers Reddot Brewhouse Pty Ltd were found to have made unlawful deductions of more than $3200 from the workers salary for superannuation, airfares and a trade recognition certicate.
Reddot co-owner Kah Noe Ng told the Ombudsman he preferred to source workers from overseas because Australian labour was too expensive.
Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James said many employers from non-English-speaking backgrounds had little or no understanding of their workplace and employee obligations.
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Woman abused on walkPolice are on the hunt for a male driver who verbally abused a woman as she walked along Jamieson Way in Point Cook on Saturday morning. The man followed the woman in his car, yelling out aggressively. She ran up to a couple walking their dog, who then escorted her home, where she contacted police. The man was wearing a bright blue jacket and is African in appearance. Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
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The question posed on social media was: What are the rst three things you think of when I say the word Werribee? Kevin and Ann Harrington are the new owners of the Quest Apartments in Werribee. Kevin posted this question on his Facebook page and I shared it to see the response. Surprise, surprise, some things never change, as the Western Treatment Plant aka the poo farm, went straight to number one with a bullet.
e smell, hold your nose, and other more colourful descriptions were quite popular too.
I remember in the mid eighties there were days when the treatment plant was very much on the nose, but contrary to popular opinion, there is no smell these days. e new name says it all. It is a treatment plant where raw sewage becomes high quality recycled water. e plant produces 40 billion litres per year.
e other major negative for Werribee is the perception that most of the population are unemployed bogans. On the positive side, the Open Range Zoo is well known, as is the Werribee Mansion and, to a lesser extent,
the State Rose Garden. Shadowfax Winery remains our hidden treasure, as is Werribee South Beach, but that might change for the latter with the opening of Wyndham Harbour.
Regular readers will be aware that I believe the name Werribee is a major part of the problem. ere is only one way to change peoples views, and that is to show them the 2016 city of Wyndham. Star Weekly runs a weekly feature called My Wyndham that could easily become the blueprint for a campaign across television, social media, cinemas everywhere.
Get Merv Hughes, Russell and Lauryn Mark and successful business people, such as Chris Byrne from Westpoint Ford or Peter or Jim Hudson, talking about the area. Show people the treatment plant and the incredible wildlife that lives there. Birdwatchers come from all over the world to see the tens of thousands of birds there.
We have a lot more going for us as a city than most people think. To steal a famous line its time.
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By Charlene Macaulay
Wyndham residents are divided on the issue of rate capping but believe the council should be tightening its belt and looking for other funding sources before increasing rates above ination.
e council convened three community panels in November and December to get feedback on the state governments decision to cap the amount councils can increase municipal rates to the rate of ination.
is is determined by the consumer price index (CPI). A rate rise cap of 2.5 per cent
Residents do not want ill-informed cuts toservices or increases to fees and charges.
Cr Marie Brittan said the community panels not only gave insights into community wantsand needs but also gave residents a glimpse of the signicant challenges that Wyndham council faces as a result of the rate cap.They now know the frustrations we
experience. They know how some of ourcostings work.They now understand the range of services
we provide, Cr Brittan said.They can understand why we have to make
these really tough decisions.
will take effect for all Victorian councils fromJuly 1.
A report from the community panels found:Some residentswant the council to staywithinthe rate cap for at least the first year to see whateventuates. Others said they would accept aslightly higher rate rise for services to remain the same.Residents want the council to look foreciencies and alternative revenue sources before looking to increase rates above the CPI.Residents believe the council should handback services that should or could be the state or federal governments responsibility.
The council will use the feedback andrecommendations gleaned from the panels to guide its own decision-making in managingthe impact of rate capping.
Councils have until March 31 to submit applications to the Essential ServicesCommission seeking rate rises that go beyond the CPI cap. Wyndham is one of 21 Victoriancouncils that have indicated they may apply for a rate increase above the cap.
But Wyndham council chief executive Kelly Grigsby said the council had yet to vote on whether it would definitely go ahead with itsapplication.
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A group of young Wyndham cheerleaders willbe flick-flacking and arabesque-ing on theirway to Hawaii later this year.Wyndham locals Bronte Camilleri, Lucinda
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youre nervous, but once the music starts andyou get into the routine, you just enjoy it, shesaid. Lucinda, 14, added: Its a real adrenaline
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e rst stage of the $440 million Wyndham Harbour Marina was opened to the public last weekend during a two-day festival.
ousands ocked to the marina to enjoy a weekend full of activities, including power boat handling lessons, stand up paddle boarding, jet-ski yboard demonstrations, a beach race and the Wyndham Harbour Fishing Classic.
e harbour development features the only marina between Williamstown and Geelong, and eventually it will have 1000 berths and storage for up to 390 boats.
Once complete, it will be the largest marina in Victoria, opening up parts of Port Phillip Bay never before accessible to swimmers and boating enthusiasts. It will also be the new home of the Werribee South Coast Guard.
Project director Sonya Miller said she
was thrilled the harbour had reached this milestone. It was fantastic, we were blessed with wonderful weather and it was amazing to see all those boats sparkling on the water, Ms Miller said.
It was very satisfying, aer all these years [I was] having ashbacks to what it was all those years ago, when it was really just a dirt track with lots of weeds along the foreshore.
Ms Miller said construction of the Lighthouse apartments was due to start this year and a new land release with 130 blocks has just been released. Wyndham Harbour Marina was rst proposed by the state government in 1983. Developers secured the land in 2003.
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Marina nally sets sailNerys, 9, and George Thomas try stand-up paddle polo at Wyndham Harbour. (Luke Hemer)
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Almost 1000 Wyndham workers were injured at their workplace in 2015.
New statistics from WorkSafe show that 973 injury claims were made by workers in Wyndham in the past calendar year, up slightly from 945 claims in 2014.
e bulk of claims were made by workers in the transport, postal, warehousing, manufacturing and wholesale trade industries, with many injuries occurring as a result of poor
e campaign includes a series of television, radio, print and online advertisements that show the consequences for workers, employers and families when there is a workplace injury or fatality.
A WorkSafe spokeswoman said that while injury claims in the Wyndham region were lower than in 2011, it was concerning to see a marginal increase in recent years.
As our new public awareness campaign shows, a workplace injury or fatality aects everyone, not just the person involved but their
manual handling, slips, trips, falls, or a worker being hit by a moving object.
Incidents included a worker at Werribee who was shot in the foot with a nail gun; another Werribee worker who sustained a broken leg and lacerations aer tripping over material le on the ground; and a Truganina worker who fell into a trench when the edge gave way, breaking a bone in his le ankle.
WorkSafe is calling on employers to make safety their top priority in their new campaign, dubbed Really Bad Day.
family, friends, colleagues, and the business itself, the spokeswoman said.
Our message is that prevention is the key. Its vitally important that employers do everything they can to prevent the kind of scenarios seen in this campaign.
State Finance Minister Robin Scott said WorkSafes new campaign highlighted the tragic consequences of serious workplace injuries and sent a powerful message to employers about the need to protect the safety of their workers.
Workplace injury claims rise
Howqua Reserve will be rechristened the Harmony in Cricket Ground for a day when Manor Lakes Cricket Club hosts its annual T20 Cup later this month.
ere will be cricket matches and a fast-bowling pace-o competition, raes, giveaways, player appearances, food stalls and more on March 13 from 10.30am until 3pm.
Manor Lakes Cricket Club founder Chris Riley says the club attracted about 150 people at its inaugural T20 Cup last year, and is condent it will get bigger numbers this year.
Cricket is a game for everyone, Mr Riley said.
Manor Lakes Cricket Club is a place where everybody, regardless of their cultural background, religion, gender, age or ability, feels welcome.
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Two Wyndham women are on a mission to raise awareness about the mental health issues faced by middle-aged men.
Point Cooks Linda Kensington recently took on the role of acting chief executive of On the Line, a western suburbs company that provides remote support and counselling services to people in crisis. Hoppers Crossing resident Kim McAliney has also joined the team as acting chief nance ocer.
Ms Kensington said it was great to have a crisis service in the heart of the west, providing national support services, ranging from telephone help lines to call-back services.
Its an absolute privilege to be working with a nationwide organisation like On the Line.
Among its services is MensLine a 24/7 counselling service for men from all walks
of life. Ms Kensington described the rates of suicide among middle-aged men as concerning.
Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that men aged between 45 and 49 have the second highest rate of suicide aer men aged over 85, she said.
Ms Kensington said relationship issues or separation were the reasons behind most calls, but family law issues, work-related stress, job loss, and challenges accessing services also caused men to seek help.
Jackson Fairchild, a senior clinical educator with On the Line, said men were oen less likely to talk about their feelings or seek professional help, but they need to know help is available.
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A 39-year-old woman is facing several charges aer a collision in a supermarket carpark in Werribee.
e womans vehicle and another vehicle at the IGA carpark on Cottrell Street crashed about noon on ursday.
Police said the Cairnlea woman, who was driving with a learner permit, undertook an evidentiary breath test at the scene that showed she had a blood-alcohol concentration level of 0.324.
First Constable Madeline Gillard said a two-year-old child was found to be unrestrained in the vehicle.
ere was also a four-year-old child in the vehicle, she said.
Miraculously, no one was injured and both vehicles received only minor damage.
First Constable Gillard said the womans car was impounded for 30 days and her learner permit instantly cancelled.
She said the driver has been served a summons to attend court where she will face a number of charges, including drink-driving, careless driving, unrestrained passenger and unaccompanied learner.
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Cops, ambos, reys and other emergency services workers are gearing up for the annual Victoria Police and Emergency Games next month.
e games, now in their 34th year, are expected to be the biggest yet with more than 3000 competitors expected to take part across Victoria.
Among the participants will be Werribee paramedics Karinda and Hayley (pictured).
Karinda will feature in basketball and Hayley in swimming and soccer.
Hayley said the games were a nice way to have fun with colleagues.
Karinda added: Its a great way to build relationships outside the work environment with other emergency services and law enforcement workers.
Wyndham will host a pair of games events. e equestrian competition will be held at the National Equestrian Centre in Werribee and bowls will be played at WynCity in Point Cook.
At the launch of the games late last month, Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett said the event provided an opportunity for law enforcement and emergency services workers to spend time away from the more serious side of their work.
e games give our everyday lifesavers a chance to take some time out to enjoy themselves away from the pressure of their jobs, she said.
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Wyndham council wants feedback on its plans to prevent gridlock and trac chaos getting worse as the city grows.
Its new strategy sets out ideas for improving the transport system and the council wants residents to have their say.
A main focus of the strategy is cutting the dependency on cars by improving public transport and oering cycling and walking options. It sets out nine transport targets to be achieved by 2040, including:
It is important to note that most of the currently congested roads in Wyndham are managed by VicRoads, it states.
erefore Wyndham will need to work with and advocate to state and commonwealth governments for the funding required to upgrade these declared roads.
e road network is carrying more vehicles than ever before, and many sections of the road network have reached capacity.
In addition, some local roads designed for lower trac volumes are performing an arterial function, it states.
Ensuring that 70 per cent of Wyndhamsworking population has the potential to work in Wyndham;Tripling the number of walking and cyclingtrips;Cutting peak road travel times by 30 per cent;and Eliminating city parking congestion.
e report, put together aer community consultation, anticipates that many of Wyndhams transport improvements will needsupport and funding commitments from all levels of government.
e road crossings over the Werribee [rail] line are also constraining the road network, as they are at or over capacity.TransportportfolioholderGlennGoodfellow
said improved transport was a priority.e message came through loud and
clear from the community that transport is the number one pressing issue and that we need a strategy to deal with the needs of this rapidly expanding community,CrGoodfellowsaid.
e integrated transport strategy is out for consultation until March 31.
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Werribee youngsters can now expect an international culinary experience every night of the week thanks to the Festival of the Foodies. Gourmands flocked to Pacific Werribees
Urban Diner at the weekend, rolling up their sleeves and getting their aprons on for all sorts of culinary activities, workshops and food-making.They tucked and rolled burritos, filled and
gently sealed rice paper rolls, and sampled boutique beverages from Yarra Valley Ciderand Hawthorn Brewing Company.MasterChef runner-up and barbecue MasterChef runner-up and barbecue MasterChef
aficionado Chris Badenoch was thepowerhouse behind some mean hot ribs cooking demonstrations.
American barbecue is a huge trend in Melbourne at the moment, so we were naturally excited to be dishing up such a delicious range of foodie activities, he said.
ere was plenty to keep children amused while the olds learned how to feed them what they like the Create a Foodie Face activitygave them the chance to show o their own creative flair in the kitchen.Pacific Werribee opened its Urban
Diner precinct in June last year as part of a landmark $370 million redevelopment aimedat tapping into the power of food and fashion in the west.
New department and specialty stores will complete the redevelopment later this year.
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FRIDAY, 11 MARCH 2016 1.30pm - 3.00pmFeatherbrook Community Centre, 33-35 Windorah Drive, Point Cook
WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH 2016 11.00am - 12.30pmPenrose Community Centre, 83 Penrose Promenade,Tarneit
THURSDAY 31 MARCH 2016 7.00pm - 8.30 pm Wyndham Civic Centre - Functions Area, 45 Princes Hwy, WerribeeThursday,
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PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONSParents enrolling their children for kindergarten in 2017 are invited to attend an information session on the following dates:
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Four Year OldKINDERGARTEN OPEN SESSIONSYou are invited to attend the following Wyndham City Kindergartens.This is a great opportunity to see the facilities, learn about the programs and talk with the staff.
SATURDAY 19 MARCH 2016: 9.00AM 12.00PM Arndell Park 29-49 Federation Blvd, TruganinaCollege Road 34 College Road, WerribeeDr Charles Prouse 5 Osterley Street, WerribeeFeatherbrook 33-35 Windorah Drive, Point CookHeathdale 53 Kookaburra Avenue, WerribeeIramoo 60 Honour Avenue, Wyndham ValeJamieson Way 59 Jamieson Way, Point CookKarobran 64 Spring Drive, Hoppers CrossingMossfiel 3A Guinane AvenueAvenueA (off Mossfiel Drive), Hoppers CrossingPenrose 83 Penrose Promenade, TarneitPoint Cook 1-21 Cheetham Street, Point CookRiverdene 28 Parramatta Road, WerribeeSaltwater 153 Saltwater Promenade, Point CookTarneit 150 Sunset Views Blvd, TarneitThe Grange 260-280 Hogans Road, Hoppers CrossingThe Manor 186 Werribee Street North, WerribeeThomas Chirnside 85-95 Walls Road, WerribeeVista Way 7 Vista Way, Wyndham ValeWilmington 7-13 Wilmington Avenue, Hoppers CrossingWoodville Park 80 Woodville Park Drive, Hoppers CrossingWyndham Vale 86 Manor Lakes Blvd, Wyndham ValeYerambooee 55 Maple Crescent, Hoppers Crossing
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March is shaping up to be a very busy month here in Wyndham with number of opportunities for family outings with an array of events taking place within our community. We commenced the month with the Fromage a Trois Festival at Werribee Park, whilst this weekend the Cultural Diversity (Soccer) Cup designed to welcome new arrivals to Wyndham will take place at Galvin Park, Parklands Grove Werribee on Saturday and on Sunday the Manor Lakes Cricket club will be promoting Harmony in Cricket through their Wyndham T20 Cup for 8-12year olds. Both events are an excellent example of community sports and the important role that they play in shaping our community.The following weekend sees Wyndham celebrating Weerama, Holi and the Multicultural Festival while on 20 March, Little River Primary School is offering locals the chance to visit and explore Little River historical township when it hosts the Little River Country Fair.The month is then rounded off with the Easter celebrations from 25-28 March. We are truly spoilt for choice this month and I encourage residents to get out and enjoy these events. Check out www.experiencewyndham.com.au for more information on these and all other events residents can enjoy locally.RegardsAdele Hegedich, Mayor
On your marks Western Athletics will hold a Come and Try Day on Saturday, April 2, from 10am-noon at the Victoria University Athletics Track, Hoppers Lane, Hoppers Crossing. The free event is open to anyone aged 12 years old and above. Coaches, club ofcials and
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Clean up TruganinaPalm Lake Resort in Truganina is hosting a Clean Up Australia Day event on March 6 from 10am-noon. Meet at 9 Taronga Road, Truganina. Garbage bags and gloves supplied, bring your own tongs. bit.ly/1UntHYI
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Clean Up Australia Day is an easy and fun way you can take action to clean up and help conserve our prized Australian environment. Since the national event started in 1990 Australians have donated more than 27.2 million hours taking to their streets, bushland, parks and waterways on Clean Up Australia Day, removing litter.
This year Wyndham City invites you to join in a local clean up on Sunday 6th March at Chirnside Park, one of our treasured Werribee River sites. All you have to do is come along, grab a bag and spend some time with fellow locals picking up rubbish.
To register and for details on other clean-up sites within Wyndham City visit: www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au
10AM 12PM SUNDAY 6 MARCH, 2016Chirnside Park, Watton Street, Werribee. Meet at the playground area close to the bridge, between Watton St and the Werribee River.
What to bring: Gloves, a hat, sturdy shoes and a drink bottle.
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Cycling for all abilitiesWestern Womens Bicycle User Group meets several Saturdays each month. Levels vary there are beginner rides as well as longer rides with other bicycle groups. Based in Hoppers Crossing. Chris, 0409 521 998 [email protected]
Guides in WyndhamWyndham Girl Guides are inviting girls aged between ve and 16 to give Guides a go. Open to girls in Werribee, Hoppers Crossing and Wyndham Vale. Robyn, [email protected]
Driver expo for seniorsRoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council will host a free senior drivers expo at Hobsons Bay council ofces in Altona. Participants will get a condential driving assessment in their own car. Places are limited so booking is essential. Lunch is provided free. Saturday, March 5, from 9.45am. Leigh, 9315 9464
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INVITATION Tuesday March 8th, 2016WHEN: Tuesday, 8th March, 2016RSVP: Thursday 3rd MarchARRIVAL: Pre-Dinner Drinks at 6.30 SEATED: 7.209.30PM WHERE: Hoppers Club. 180-200 Pannam Drive
Hoppers Crossing COST: $50 per financial members / $60 for
non- financial (including pre-dinner drink, main course, and sweets)
VenueHoppers Club We again will be wined and dined at the wonderful Hoppers Club. If our last meeting was anything to go by we are in for an enjoyable evening.
Major Sponsor: Complete Comfort. John and Marge Head opened the Werribee Complete Comfort showroom in April 2007 with the aim of assisting people to enjoy life with comfort and independence. Together the team consisting of John, Marge and Regina have a wealth of knowledge and select premium products to deliver outstanding service and value for money. Complete Comfort prides itself on going the Extra Mile for customers. All customers are treated with respect, privacy and confidentiality. A wide variety of products are available from Hi/Low beds, adjustable beds, mobility aids, incontinence products, sports medical products and much more.
Key Note Speaker
Danielle BlakeleyDani Blakeley a successful business owner. Dani, is well known and respected within her field of hairdressing and has achieved local and international recognition for her published work in the hairdressing industry. Dani will let us into her world and experiences of living and working with Mental Health, and how Beyond Blue can assist in time of need.
Please RSVP to our Treasurer Rosemary Murphy by the closure date Thursday 3rd March 2016 by email: [email protected]
Please note bookings are made via the above email, include names of attendees and dietary requirements. Replies must be received and paid for prior to the closure date. https://www.facebook.com/wyndhambiznet/CANCELLATION FEEPlease Note: Cancellations must be notified by 5pm on the Thursday prior to the dinner. We understand that some things may be out of your control, however BizNet is charged for the cost of meals for all non-attendees so this will result in you being invoiced for the full cost of dinner.
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WEED EXPO - LITTLE RIVER10am - 1pm Sunday 20 March, 2016
For more info contact Trevor Prowd ph: 9742 0717 or email: [email protected]: 9742 0717 or email: [email protected]
How long have you been in Werribee?
I was born and bred here. Im 41-years-old now. Ive le a few times over the years but I always come back. I went to school at Werribee Primary School, then to Werribee High School. Went o to Geelong to study nursing at Deakin.
Whats changed over the years?
What hasnt changed is probably more the point. I grew up on a market garden it was a small country town. Werribee used to close down at 6pm. Nowadays its connected to Melbourne by lights. Its the city that never sleeps. We have a huge population, bigger hospital, more infrastructure, plenty of schools.
What do you love most about the town?
Its very familiar to me. Its a positive community, one thats moving forward as a community. To be a part of the forward planning for our future our childrens future is very exciting. Its also a reasonably safe place with good schools, great education; healthcare is getting better.
What do you do for work?
Im a MICA ight paramedic out of Essendon Airport. Ive been in the ambulance service for about 20 years.
Youre captain of the Werribee Fire Brigade?
I started with the brigade when I was around 13 or 14 as part of the junior brigade. My family has been involved since before I was around. My
MY WYNDHAMMichael Wells is born and bred in Werribee. e paramedic balances time with his young family and his role as captain of the local re brigade. He speaks with Adem Saban
dad, Darryl, is a former captain of the brigade. As a kid, the station was my second home.
What do you love most about being involved in the brigade?
Operationally, youve got a great bunch of people doing a fantastic job. at also transcends into a great social side. Internally, the friendships and mateship that you develop, the trust that you have in each other in the
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What do you do with your spare time?
Im busy at home with the kids when my wife is at work. I wish I had more time to focus on outdoor pursuits, like shing, four-wheel driving. Ive also picked up a job in Kokoda once or twice a year as a guide.
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The Sunset Land Release offers you a rare opportunity to live at Australias newest marina and beach. Close to parklands and amenities, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
NORTHERN BEACH AND MARINA NOW OPENContact Sudha Pon on 0414 061 144, or visit the Wyndham Harbour Sales Office. Open Wed-Sun from 11am-5pm. 50 Quay Boulevard, Werribee South (off Duncans Road).www.wyndhamharbour.com.au
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Down behind a Mount Alexander Road orist is a cool, green space just right for a chilled-out lunch on a sunny Saturday.
Its retro central in the form of armchairs, sofas and more.
And retro, too, in the form of the kitchen and serving area, for which purposes a vintage caravan has been pressed into service.
Given the tight space situation, its no surprise the food line-up is equally tight and also light. ats ne by us on the way there we mused over possibilities such as Somalian, Chinese BBQ meats and dumplings, but the truth is were just not THAT hungry.
Our jaes arrive looking as pretty as pictures.
Bennie adores his Doori Time! ($8.50) with its chicken and cheese swimmingly soaked in a delicious dark sauce. Its unclear if the shredded chook has spent any time in a tandoori oven, but it matters not.
is jae comes with a pot of raita nice touch, that.
My Brekkie Time ($8.50) is good, too, though doesnt have quite the same sort of avour hit.
e ham is indeed cut thickly and it works ne with the egg and sauce.
Our matching $3.80 cafe lattes are spot on.Its worth signing up to the Little garden
Cafe Facebook page, wherein specials such as a Beefy Slaw sanger of succulent bbq pulled beef, creamy housemade slaw, mozzarella cheese, toasted on organic sourdough are regularly listed.
LITTLE GARDEN CAFEAddress: 407 Mount Alexander Road,Ascot ValePhone: 0410 922 242
Kenny Weir nds an ideal spot behind the owers to chill out over a casual lunch
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With so many families already calling Riverwalk home, the new Stage 15 land release is your opportunity to secure a block of land in this established, thriving community. These generous size blocks are located within walking distance to the village park great for recreational and family activities.
Youll also enjoy the benefi ts of having direct access to the Princes Freeway, as well as being close to the Werribee Train Station, popular Watton St with its many cafs & restaurant, schools, and more.
Visit our Sales & Information Centre, call 131 852 or visit myriverwalk.com.auGeelong Road, Werribee (100 metres from the corner of Geelong and New Market Roads). Open daily 11am-5pm.
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wyndhamwomenDr Jamie ChumMichelle ChickModern MedicalHarcourts WyndhamEnglish, Mandarin and Malay-speaking Dr Jamie Chum had been practising in Adelaide but moved to Melbourne, toddler in tow, to join her husband, Aaron.
She then practised at clinics in Richmond and St Kilda, Aireys Inlet and Lorne, then Truganina.
Just four weeks ago, Dr Chum joined the general practitioner team at Modern Medical in Wyndham Vale. And shes looking forward to developing her range of interests to match the needs of her new community.
Before becoming a GP by personal choice, says Dr Chum, I worked in various surgical elds, with a special interest in ear, nose and throat surgery (ENT). But I found general practice was what drew me and gave me so many interesting and challenging areas in which to work.
Im looking forward to meeting specic health needs in, for example, womens, mens, childrens and GLBTI groups. Im also a HIV s100 prescriber of antiretroviral therapy.
She loves working with all kinds of people and families, across all age groups.
Every person who comes through my door has a dierent requirement. I believe that, as GPs, we have a responsibility to empower all patients to take care of their health. It will be a focus of mine as I interact with families and everyone else. Taking time to explain how each patient needs to do their bit to get the best possible outcomes can help spur positive action towards optimal health.
The clinic Dr Chum has been welcomed into has a focus on improving chronic medical problems, and patients can access Medicare initiatives for subsidised Allied Health assistance. ECGs are carried out on site and the clinic is a Healthscope (pathology) collection centre.
Modern Medical, 504-510 Ballan Road, Wyndham Vale. Inquiries: 9216 7999 or wwwmodernmedical.com.au
Working in the real estate eld brings many challenges and rewards and Michelle Chick is a woman who readily conquers the former and shares many of the latter. And shes been doing it for 14 years, the past two with Harcourts Wyndham.
Shes received industry accolades, such as being number one agent in both selling and listing for Harcourts (Victoria-wide) for two years running (2014-15) and now stands in the top 10 Harcourts agents Australia-wide. And, Michelle says, my team and I are on track to take it out this year as well.
Michelle has taken an innovative, proactive approach to her work by establishing and leading, under the name Team Chick, her crew of four. She understands the art of playing to strengths and has co-opted a trio who know their stu as well as she knows hers.
Firstly, theres Nicole, my business partner of nearly four years, explains Michelle. She acts as a support person with both vendors and buyers. Then theres Mathew, my buyers agent for the past year, who helps buyers connect with the right property. The nancial whiz is Doreen, my broker for three years, and she helps clients with on-site nance.
What this translates to is that each of our clients eectively has four people working for them. I know our vendors and buyers appreciate and respond very well to this because about 75 per cent of my business is from repeat business and referrals. Thats rewarding.
Real estate agents are on the frontline of the property market. They deal with buyers and vendors face to face. As such, we need to love the industry, be prepared to be bold and be able to relate well to people. And thats what my team is all about.
Harcourts Wyndham, 175A Watton Street, Werribee. Inquiries: Call Michelle on 0416 007 949
been doing it for 14 years, the past two with Harcourts Wyndham.
Shes received industry accolades, such as being number one agent in both selling and listing for Harcourts (Victoria-wide) for two years running (2014-15) and now stands in the top 10 Harcourts agents Australia-wide. And, Michelle says, my team and I are on track to take it out this year as well.
Michelle has taken an innovative, proactive approach to her work by establishing and leading, under the name Team Chick, her crew of four. She understands the art of playing to strengths and has co-opted a trio who know their stu as well as she
Firstly, theres Nicole, my business partner of nearly four years, explains Michelle. She acts as a support person with both vendors and buyers. Then theres Mathew, my buyers agent for the past year, who helps buyers connect with the right property. The nancial whiz is Doreen, my broker for three years, and she helps clients with on-site nance.
What this translates to is that each of our clients eectively has four people working for them. I know our vendors and buyers appreciate and respond very well to this because about 75 per cent of my business is from repeat business and referrals. Thats rewarding.
Real estate agents are on the frontline of the property market. They deal with buyers and vendors face to face. As such, we need to love the industry, be prepared to be bold and be able to relate well to people. And thats what my team is all about.
Harcourts Wyndham, 175A Watton Street, Werribee. Inquiries: Call Michelle on 0416 007 949
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Find out more at www.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au or phone 5226 3156
Private bus service from Altona, Point Cook and Werribee
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With separate living spaces, big bedrooms and ample space, this sleekly designed house has everything families need. All of the bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and the main has an en suite with twin vanity basins. The study has the potential to double as a bedroom and theres also an open lounge and rumpus room. The family-meals area is big and the kitchens contemporary design makes for a stylish space. With a oor-to-ceiling pantry, the kitchen has heaps of storage capacity, it also has a dishwasher, gas cooktop, wall oven and an island bench. From the study theres access to a pergola. Further back is a remote-controlled garage with room for three cars. The house has new timber ooring, ducted heating and evaporative cooling and is set on about 725 square metres.
First National Westwood: 9742 5555 Price: $480,000 $520,000 Private sale
HOPPERS CROSSING 11 Trevino Close, 3029
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Opposite parklands and around the corner from Werribee and Wootten Road reserves, this place offers you the chance to enjoy the best of the outdoors, with bike and walking tracks along Davis Creek only a few steps from the front door. The house has four bedrooms, three with built-in wardrobes. The main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and an en suite. With tiles underfoot, the modern family-meals zone has a spacious open-plan layout with the sleek kitchen a decor mix of white and black. A laundry with outside access comes off the cooks domain, where there is a gas cooktop, underbench oven, dishwasher and loads of cupboards. Theres a lounge room at the back and from here theres access to the backyard, where there is plenty of untapped potential for green thumbs to make their mark. Close to shops and public transport, the house has ducted heating and a split-system. The double garage has internal access.
Greg Hocking Lawson Partners: 9741 9666 Price: $400,000 $430,000 Private sale
TARNEIT 150 Riversdale Drive, 3029
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In the popular Manor Lakes estate, this three-bedroom house is directly across from a park and a short walk from Manor Lakes P-12 College, shops and public transport. All of the bedrooms are upstairs and have built-in wardrobes. The main has an en suite and views of parkland. Separate living spaces include an upstairs retreat area, a front lounge room and an open family-meals area. The sleek kitchen, which has tiled ooring, stainless-steel appliances and an island bench, overlooks the backyard. From the meals area theres access to a concrete courtyard. The backyard here offers opportunities for creativity and the possible inclusion of an alfresco dining space. The house has heating and cooling, downlights throughout and a double garage.
hockingstuart: 9731 7022 Price: $359,000 $399,000 Private sale
WYNDHAM VALE 40 Mundi Crescent, 3024
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In Werribees exclusive Riverside Precinct, this four bedroom house is in a picturesque street facing the Werribee River, with high quality dwellings all around. The family zones here include separate rumpus, lounge and dining rooms, and a study. A theatre room has been professionally sound-proofed, while the family-meals zone is large and welcoming. The kitchen has loads of storage, a walk-in pantry and plenty of bench space, a dishwasher, wall oven and gas cooktop. The four bedrooms are spacious and the main, with an en suite, has a private balcony. An undercover pergola off the dining zone fronts a landscaped backyard, which features a paved courtyard and lush gardens. The house has ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum system, and a remote-controlled double garage with internal access.
PRD Nationwide: 9742 7557 Price: $585,000 $610,000 Private sale
WERRIBEE 10 Amethyst Place, 3030
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It must have received just that little extra sprinkle from the makeover fairy because this place positively gleams with contemporary dcor and outdoor spaces are designed with a good dollop of panache.
Dove-grey wall paint throughout is accented with white, pairing beautifully with hardwood oorboards in most rooms. Timber blinds are white, as are roman blinds and two sets of multi-paned french doors (white frames) add their glam. Its all very harmonious and tres chic.
The lounge room, near the front door, is
a lovely, light-lled all-seasons room, with a wood heater in tiled surrounds beneath a modern mantelpiece.
It links with the meals zone and a kitchen decked out in classic black and white. It has a great walk-in pantry, vinyl-wrap cabinetry, white-tiled splashback and the shiny appliances. Placing french doors to connect kitchen preparation with outdoor areas is a masterstroke.
Three big bedrooms (two with storage) include the main also with french doors to a covered deck. Because lovely gardens
beckon, a morning coffee here will taste even better. Bedrooms share a large bathroom where deep steps give theatrical entry to a partially glassed-in sunken tub below dual showerheads. A glass-brick backdrop admits light and storage closets in here keep fresh towels near.
The backyard is quite a treat. Lovely mature specimen trees (a Japanese maple for one) dot manicured lawns and a long wooden deck stretches towards a stylish pavilion housing a heated spa. A built-in barbecue in here faces out to a crazy-paved
YPA Werribee: 9741 7777 Price: $390,000 $430,000 Auction: March 5 at 11.30am
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area just one more relaxation focal point. A cute outbuilding in the garden is a
potential man-cave, playroom or even a change-room. And theres even a chicken coop and vegie patch.
Finishers are ducted heating, evaporative cooling, a garage with power connection and a location within an amble of Watton Street eateries and shops and practically around the corner from freeway entry.
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Benlorreal estate
www.benlor.com.au277 Heaths Road, WerribeeOpposite Pacific Werribee 97486333
TheTrustedName In Real Estate Since 1960
WERRIBEE 131 Flemington Cres
Room toMove with Side Access4 bdrms, master with en suite + study or additional 5th bedroom.Formal front lounge & formal dining. Kitchen with ample storagespace overlooking family/meals area, private rumpus/theatreroom. Dble garage with remote, side access for boat or caravan,ducted heating gas log fire place, solid timber internal door.
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FOR SALE$3988,000 to $424,000
VINCCE CHIRCOPM 04418 360 998E [email protected]
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Sleek Contemporary Design!3 good size bdrms all with B.I.R, master with ensuite and walkin robe, bright central bathroom and laundry, open plan livingwith kitchen and dining area. Featuring high ceiling, Split system,ducted heating and single garage with internal access.
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