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By Alesha Capone Wyndham council is proposing to spend a record $201 million on infrastructure and capital works in its draft budget for 2021-22. The proposed budget, which was presented to a council meeting last week, is now open for community feedback. Mayor Adele Hegedich described the draft budget as a “responsible and considered” plan focused on protecting the local environment, building healthy and resilient communities and maintaining essential services. Cr Hegedich said the council ...

Cash for nappies and the push to expand rebates for sanitary products We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Normal text size Advertisement Residents are urging councils to provide rebates to households that switch to cloth nappies and reusable sanitary products, as existing schemes are overwhelmed. Just 12 Australian councils currently offer financial incentives to residents who purchase the environmentally friendly alternatives, including Casey, ...

Date Time Mayor Cr Despi O’Connor joins Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel The Victorian Government has appointed Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Councillor Despi O’Connor to the 2021 Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel. The panel is established by the Minister for Local Government to provide feedback on legislative, regulatory, strategic and policy concerns that impact the local government sector. The panel is chaired by the Minister and comprises 15 mayors, chosen to represent a...

By Alesha Capone Nicole Bagatsing says that she enjoys volunteering because it helps her to make friends, use her time meaningfully and learn new skills. She has been announced as this month’s One Wyndham recipient for this month. The council award recognises residents aged between 12 and 25 who contribute to the community and are role models to other young people. Wyndham mayor Adele Hegedich described Nicole as “a leader in Wyndham’s youth space” who “works tirelessly to raise awar...

Parents and carers are being urged to keep young children at home if they are sick amid a rise in outbreaks of viral gastroenteritis in Victorian childcare centres. There has been six gastro outbreaks at Wyndham childcare centres over the past two weeks and nine in the last month. (In comparison, Wyndham experienced only four outbreaks in childcare centres in 2020). Wyndham’s healthy city portfolio holder, Cr Adele Hegedich, said gastroenteritis was highly infectious and urged people to stay...

Date Time Werribee Mansion Lights Up For Rare Disease Day Werribee Mansion will light up for one night only to raise awareness for people living with a rare disease. Wyndham City will recognise Rare Disease Day on February 28 by lighting up the exterior mansion walls in the Rare Disease Day colours; pink, green and blue. Wyndham City Mayor, Cr Adele Hegedich said it was important to raise awareness amongst decision-makers and the general public around rare diseases and the impact of rare diseas...

Wyndham City has expanded the Community Grants Program to support COVID-19 community recovery. Non-profit organisations, local sports clubs and community...

Wyndham City has launched a new grant program designed to support residents to deliver workshops at Wyndham City Community Hubs. The 'Workshop Delivery...

Date Time Creating a level playing field for girls and women in sport A dynamic Wyndham City social media campaign starting today will encourage girls and women to give sport a go in 2021 – as a player, coach, or other supporting role. Featuring players, coaches and officials from 13 Wyndham sporting clubs, the campaign also highlights the role that clubs play in improving gender equality. Wyndham City Mayor Adele Hegedich said over the coming weeks, the community can expect to see images of...

Construction of a new 15,000 seat Wyndham City Stadium and elite sports training facility took a significant step forward today after State Planning...