Three volunteer emergency services in Wyndham will share in state government funding for vehicles and equipment. Wyndham Vale CFA, Wyndham SES and Wyndham West SES are among 350 organisations set to receive part of more than $31 million from the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. The round will deliver almost $20 million for vehicles, more than $5 million for facility upgrades and more than $1 million for other operational equipment. Werribee MP John Lister, a volunteer emergency service worker himself, said he was proud to back local volunteers.
Seven people have been charged with manslaughter over the death of Lino Atem, who was fatally stabbed in a Wyndham Vale park in January 2025. Homicide Squad detectives made the arrests on 21 October, with help from the VIPER Taskforce. The accused include three 17-year-old boys, who will appear in children's court, and four adults, who will appear at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court later that day. The charges follow a fight among a group of men at a park on Haines Drive. Two of Mr Atem's friends, aged 27, were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries.
A preferred bidder has been chosen to transform Sunshine Station in Melbourne into a six-platform transport superhub. The Network Integration Program Alliance, made up of CPB Contractors and SMEC, will deliver the Stage 1 works, due for completion in 2030. The upgrades include new regional train platforms, an extended concourse, new forecourts and an upgraded bus interchange. Three of five Stage 1 packages have already been awarded. Stage 2 works, which will extend the line to a new Keilor East station, start in coming weeks and are due for completion in 2031.
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Three boys and four men have been charged with manslaughter over the fatal attack on 24-year-old Lino Atem at a reserve in Wyndham Vale in January 2025. Police allege Mr Atem was stabbed 26 times as his group was attacked by a group of youths who stormed the park. A court was told DNA evidence was found on a machete at the scene, and the investigation is continuing. Some accused youths will return to court for a committal hearing next month.
Four men and three teenage boys have been charged with manslaughter over the fatal stabbing of Lino Atem, 24, at Haines Drive Reserve in Wyndham Vale. Police executed a series of warrants across Melbourne's western and northern suburbs on Wednesday morning. Mr Atem was stabbed during a confrontation with a larger group on January 20 last year, after he and two friends were allegedly confronted at the park. Police believe the attack may have been a case of mistaken identity. All seven are expected to appear in court on Wednesday.
Seven people have been charged with manslaughter over the death of Lino Atem, who was fatally stabbed in a Wyndham Vale park in January 2025. Homicide Squad detectives made the arrests on 21 October, with help from the VIPER Taskforce. The accused include three 17-year-old boys, who will appear in children's court, and four adults, who will appear at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court later that day. The charges follow a fight among a group of men at a park on Haines Drive. Two of Mr Atem's friends, aged 27, were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries.
Seven people have been charged with manslaughter over the death of Lino Atem, 24, who was fatally stabbed in a Wyndham Vale park in January 2025. Police arrested the group early on Wednesday, 21 October. Four adults will appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court, and three teenagers will appear in a children's court. The stabbing followed a confrontation between Mr Atem's group and another group of men in a park on Haines Drive. Two of Mr Atem's friends were injured and taken to hospital.
Victoria's Labor Party has promised to cap public transport fares at $30 a week for full fare holders and $15 a week for concession card users if re-elected in November. The two-year policy, costing $206 million, aims to save commuters up to $1400 annually. Existing free travel for under 18s and seniors on weekends will continue, with changes taking effect in January 2025. The announcement follows a previous fare surcharge apology and a $1.7 billion Coalition pledge for new trains in Melbourne's western suburbs.
Wyndham Vale won its first match of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Russell Pollock Shield season on Saturday, beating Melton Centrals. The side had waited until round three to play after round one was washed out and round two was a bye. Batting first, Wyndham Vale scored 7-225 from 40 overs, with Vinuja Kiriella making 70 and Trent de Villiers finishing unbeaten on 50. Four players took two wickets each. Club president Jay Dolliver said the side hopes to win more often than in recent seasons.
Point Cook has become the most expensive Wyndham suburb for houses, according to quarterly median data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Its median house price fell 1.2 per cent in the September quarter to $850,000, still more than $100,000 above Williams Landing. Williams Landing's median dropped 20.9 per cent to $740,000. Across metropolitan Melbourne, median prices softened 0.7 per cent, with the median house price at $943,000. Mount Eliza recorded the strongest quarterly house price growth, rising 9.1 per cent to $1.8 million.
New traffic lights at the Ballan Road, McGrath Road and Greens Road intersection in Wyndham Vale will switch on three months early, on Monday 9 November. The $90.27 million upgrade is ahead of schedule and is funded by federal and state governments. Lalor MP Joanne Ryan said the intersection serves more than 30,000 drivers daily. Victorian Roads and Road Safety Minister Paul Hamer said the work will add through and turning lanes, new signals, pavement, drainage, shared paths and signalised crossings.
Three volunteer emergency services in Wyndham will share in state government funding for vehicles and equipment. Wyndham Vale CFA, Wyndham SES and Wyndham West SES are among 350 organisations set to receive part of more than $31 million from the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. The round will deliver almost $20 million for vehicles, more than $5 million for facility upgrades and more than $1 million for other operational equipment. Werribee MP John Lister, a volunteer emergency service worker himself, said he was proud to back local volunteers.
Work has started on a $4.1 million redevelopment of the Wyndham Vale North Reserve pavilion. The new modular building will replace the existing pavilion and include four gender inclusive changerooms, referee changerooms, a social space, a kitchen, a first aid room, public toilets and storage. The project will also give the Wyndham Vale Men's Shed a dedicated space, after it met in a small room behind Iramoo Community Centre. Wyndham Mayor Mia Shaw said the project continues recent upgrades at the reserve, which include new lighting, a cricket net enclosure and irrigation.
The City of Greater Geelong and Wyndham City councils have asked the Victorian Government to trial a direct rail link between Geelong and Werribee. The proposal would reroute existing Warrnambool to Melbourne services through Werribee rather than Wyndham Vale. The councils say the tracks remain active for freight and are maintained. They argue the trial would test demand without waiting for major new construction. Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj and Wyndham Mayor Mia Shaw backed the plan, which is a request for a trial that the councils are seeking the state government to support.
Couples looking for a median-priced Melbourne house now have 146 suburbs to choose from, down from 210 in October 2025, according to Canstar. Canstar research manager Josh Sale said higher interest rates have weakened the link between falling prices and affordability. The income needed to buy the median Melbourne house rose from $135,268 to $139,362 over the year, even as the median price fell. Buyers' agent Zac Jacobs said buyers are likely to be very conservative while uncertainty about future rate rises remains. The most affordable Melbourne suburb is Melton, with a median house value of $570,000.
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Geelong and Wyndham councils are urging the state government to trial direct passenger trains between Geelong and Werribee. The proposal would reroute existing Warrnambool services through Werribee instead of Wyndham Vale, using current tracks, trains, and crews. The councils say the trial would require only timetable changes and passenger information, with no new track needed. They argue the service would improve access to jobs, education, and healthcare, while providing evidence for future investment.
Construction has begun on a $4.1 million pavilion at Wyndham Vale North Reserve in Victoria. The project will replace the existing pavilion with a new modular facility, including four gender-inclusive changerooms, a social space, and a new home for the Wyndham Vale Men’s Shed. Wyndham City Mayor Mia Shaw said the redevelopment will enhance the match-day experience for players, spectators, and the local community. Recent upgrades at the reserve include new sportsground lighting, a cricket net enclosure, and improved irrigation.
