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December 2019
SUMMER FUN
Pool parties, moonlight cinemas,
and more: your guide to what’s on
for youth in Wyndham pg 6
3 5 MINUTES WITH 9 NEW THEATRE 10 WYNOVATION
THE MAYOR SEASON LAUNCH Boost Juice founder
Meet Wyndham’s new Judith Lucy comes to town! Janine Allis is a keynote
Mayor Cr Josh Gilligan speaker at The Summit
YOUR COUNCILLORS
Cr Josh Gilligan (Mayor)
FESTIVE SEASON
OPENING HOURS 5 minutes with
WYNDHAM’S
Mayoral Portfolio: Growth and Transport
Portfolio: Learning City
0429 078 039 CIVIC CENTRE
josh.gilligan@wyndham.vic.gov.au Christmas Eve 24 December, 2019 – 8am – 2pm
Christmas Day 25 December, 2019 – Closed
NEW MAYOR
Boxing Day 26 December, 2019 – Closed
Cr John Gibbons (Deputy Mayor) New Years Day 1 January, 2020 – Closed
Portfolio: Tourism and Major Events
0428 995 849 WASTE BIN COLLECTION
john.gibbons@wyndham.vic.gov.au THERE WILL BE NO WASTE BIN COLLECTION ON
CHRISTMAS DAY 25 DECEMBER, 2019
Cr Henry Barlow
AND NEW YEARS DAY 1 JANUARY, 2020
Wednesday 25 December – Friday 27 December, 2019 and Cr Josh Gilligan
CHAFFEY WARD
Portfolio: Cultural Diversity Wednesday 1 January – Friday 3 January, 2020
0428 747 839 household garbage, recycling and green waste will be
Q&A
henry.barlow@wyndham.vic.gov.au collected a day later than normal.
HARD WASTE COLLECTION
THERE WILL BE NO HARD WASTE COLLECTIONS ON
Cr Walter Villagonzalo
CHRISTMAS DAY 25 DECEMBER, 2019, BOXING DAY 26
Portfolio: Future Focused Economy
0429 641 233 DECEMBER, 2019 AND NEW YEAR’S DAY 1 JANUARY, 2020.
walter.villagonzalo@wyndham.vic.gov.au Tell us a bit about you What’s your favourite thing about Wyndham?
YOUTH RESOURCES CENTRE
Tuesday 24 December, 2019 – 8am – 2pm I put my hand up for Mayor after three years as Chaffey Nothing remains constant. From new parks, to new
Wednesday 25 December, 2019 – Closed Ward Councillor. After making a significant contribution to pavilions, and a booming economy – there’s always a range
Cr Heather Marcus Thursday 26 December, 2019 – Closed the City over this time, and learning a lot, I felt I was ready of things to see and do like never before. Who wouldn’t
Portfolio: Environment and Sustainability Wednesday 1 January, 2020 – Closed for the next step – the mayoralty. In 2016 I was elected love Wyndham? #ProudTarneitResident
0400 533 371 CHANGE OF HOURS – 27, 28, 30, 31 December, 2019 on a platform of giving young families a go, and I believe
heather.marcus@wyndham.vic.gov.au What’s your signature dish?
and 2, 3 January, 2020 – 9am – 5pm as Mayor we can focus on the key areas including parks,
kinders and advocating for schools. About as plain as a chicken parma.
WYNDHAM POUND
Tuesday 24 December, 2019 – 8am to 12 noon What will be a focus over the course of your Can you tell us something about you we
Cr Mia Shaw wouldn’t know?
IRAMOO WARD
Portfolio: Family Friendly City Wednesday 25 December, 2019 – Closed Mayoral term?
0429 675 298 Thursday 26 December, 2019 – Closed Continuing the work of building a sustainable city, not just I grew up in Daylesford, a population of 2500. So to go
mia.shaw@wyndham.vic.gov.au Friday 27 December, 2019 – 8am – 4pm a big city. That includes continuing to work on the from living in a small country town to leading a big city is
Tuesday 31 December, 2019 – 8am – 4pm A-League stadium in Tarneit, transformation of the pretty amazing.
Wednesday 1 January, 2020 – Closed Werribee City Centre, and fighting for fair and equitable To keep up to date with what the Mayor is up to, be sure
Cr Peter Maynard AQUAPULSE funding for infrastructure such as our rail corridors, in to ‘like’ the Wyndham City Mayor page on Facebook
Portfolio: Sports Development Tuesday 24 December, 2019 – 8am – 5pm particular Tarneit Station. https://www.facebook.com/WyndhamCityMayor
0429 087 527 Wednesday 25 December, 2019 – Closed
peter.maynard@wyndham.vic.gov.au Thursday 26 December, 2019 – 8am – 6pm
Tuesday 31 December, 2019 – 8am – 5pm
Wednesday 1 January, 2020 – 8am – 6pm
Cr Aaron An
Portfolio: Smart City WERRIBEE OUTDOOR POOL
0419 297 931 Tuesday 24 December, 2019 – 10.30am – 5pm
aaron.an@wyndham.vic.gov.au Wednesday 25 December, 2019 – Closed
Thursday 26 December, 2019 – 10.30am – 6pm
Tuesday 31 December, 2019 – 8am – 5pm
Wednesday 1 January, 2020 – 10.30am – 6pm
Cr Intaj Khan
Portfolio: Urban Futures EAGLE STADIUM
0408 564 439 Tuesday 24 December, 2019 – 6am–5pm
intaj.khan@wyndham.vic.gov.au Wednesday 25 December, 2019 – Closed
Thursday 26 December, 2019 – 9am–5pm
HARRISON WARD
Friday 27 December, 2019 – 6am to 8pm
Cr Kim McAliney Saturday 28 December, 2019 – 8am – 8pm
Portfolio: Safer Communities Sunday 29 December, 2019 – 8am – 8pm
0429 943 623 Monday 30 December 2019 – 6am – 8pm
kim.mcaliney@wyndham.vic.gov.au Tuesday 31 December, 2019 – 6am – 5pm
Wednesday 1 January, 2020 – 9am – 5pm
WYNDHAM CITY LIBRARIES
Cr Tony Hooper
Tuesday 24 December, 2019 – Closes at 2pm
Portfolio: Arts, Culture and Heritage
0428 979 358 Wednesday 25 December, 2019 – Closed
tony.hooper@wyndham.vic.gov.au Thursday 26 December, 2019 – Closed
Tuesday 31 December, 2019 – Closes at 5pm
Wednesday 1 January, 2020 – Closed
2 December 2019 Wyndham News 3
A place to be
Vox Pop
creative and
We spoke to two members of the Wyndham West Youth Committee to
give us their take on the range of activities available this summer.
social
Point Cook’s children and teens will soon
have a new, dedicated space to hang out with
friends, paint, skate and watch performances.
The $720,000 Saltwater Youth Space is almost
complete and will be open before Christmas.
NAME: SCOTT WILSON
The space consists of a beautifully landscaped lawn
with a performance area for bands and theatre,
AGE: 13
concreted space for skate boarding, an outdoor film SUBURB: MANOR LAKES
projector and art canvasses.
Young people can relax in the tranquil garden, WHAT ACTIVITY ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO
attend future events hosted on the site and unleash THIS SUMMER AND WHY?
their creativity. They can also explore new hobbies I’m most looking forward to seeing ‘Dumbo’ at the Moonlight
at the adjoining Saltwater Community Centre, Cinema on the sixth of December. The Youth Committee is
which offers lessons in Karate, Zumba, African running it and we’ll be giving out food for kids. It will be a fun
drumming, art classes and more. event for the community – and it’s free!
The space is opposite the Saltwater P-9 College and WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT SUMMER?
in the heart of the developing Saltwater community It doesn’t rain as much.
hub, with the 497 Bus stopping out the front.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT LIVING IN WYNDHAM?
The project was supported with a $200,000 It has nice scenery for riding my bike. I like riding my bike a lot.
State Government Grant.
www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/majorprojects
An artist’s impression of the Saltwater Youth Space, which will be completed by Christmas.
SKATE ON
at Point Cook NAME: SOPHIE MADDEN
AGE: 13
Skateboarders and scooter riders know that before SUBURB: MANOR LAKES
you can flip, you must glide.
This is why Wyndham City is investing $400,000 to upgrade WHAT ACTIVITY ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SUMMER
the Point Cook Skate Park with new features suitable for AND WHY?
beginner and intermediate riders. I’m most excited about the youth dance workshops at the
Werribee pop-up park on 13 and 20 January because I like
The new features include mini-ramps, seats and pathways, and
dancing. I used to do hip hop and contemporary dance lessons.
will complement the park’s existing skate bowl.
This will allow beginner and intermediate skaters to build up their
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT SUMMER?
Being able to socialise and go to the pools.
confidence and skills gradually before tackling the concave dip.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT LIVING IN WYNDHAM?
With the park located a short walk – or roll – from the Point Cook
Everyone is welcoming and there are lots of activities
Town Centre, it’s also a great place for teens to sit and chat when
their parents are doing a shop.
Construction is planned to start in late December 2019 and will be An artist’s impression of the READ MORE ABOUT ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE OVER THE
Point Cook Skate Park extension,
finished in March 2020.
which will have new features
for beginner and intermediate
SUMMER HOLIDAYS IN THE YOUTH EVENTS CALENDAR ON PAGES 6 & 7.
www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/majorprojects skaters and scooter riders.
4 December 2019 Wyndham News 5
Out and About
From poolside tunes to a moonlight Here’s our guide on all the must-dos this summer. When the temperature soars, don’t forget
cinema, and loads more there’s a lot you can head to the Youth Resource Centre to chill and beat the heat.
on for young people, their friends and Keep up to date with the all the events happening over summer www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/youth
THIS SUMMER their families these summer holidays.
MONDAY 2 TUESDAY 3 WEDNESDAY 4 THURSDAY 5 FRIDAY 6 SATURDAY 7 SUNDAY 8 WEDNESDAY 1 THURSDAY 2 FRIDAY 3 SATURDAY 4
JANUARY
Language Cafe Girls Night Guys Night Excursion Courtside Kick Back Fridays Summer Sesh BBQ at Werribee
HAPPY
DECEMBER
December
1pm (FREE) Point Cook (BOUNCE) 3:30pm - 5:30pm (FREE) 3:30pm - 5:30pm (FREE) 9.30am - 5.30pm (FREE) South
Plaza Library 3.30pm - 5.30pm 5.30pm - 8pm ($10) Youth Services at Manor Lakes Youth Resource Centre, 11am - 3pm (FREE)
NEW
January
(FREE) From Youth Resource Point Cook Community Centre Hoppers Crossing Price Reserve -
Urban Program
YEAR!
Youth Services Point Centre, Hoppers Werribee South
3.30pm - 5.30pm Urban Moonlight Cinema
Cook Crossing
(FREE) Manor Lakes 3.30pm - 5.30pm (FREE) (DUMBO) Tunes at the Pool
Community
Learning Centre
Tarneit drop-in
3.30pm - 5.30pm
Girls Night
3.30pm - 5pm (FREE)
Penrose Community
Centre
8pm - 10pm (FREE)
Manor Lakes
Adventure
Mad Celebrating
Hatters Park and
Sexual
TeaDiversity
Party
2020 5pm - 7pm ($4.10)
Werribee Outdoor Pool
(FREE) Manor Lakes Communi- Community Learning Gender
Girls Night Guys Night THURSDAY
22 WEDNESDAY 9
12pm2020
- 3pm
Hoppers Crosssing
Penrose Community ty Learning Centre
3.30pm - 5.30pm (FREE)
Centre Wed 22 Jan
Centre 10am - 5pm- 3pm
12 noon
4pm - 6pm (FREE) All Ages Chess Manor Lakes Tunes at the Pool Moonlight MONDAY 6 The Substation, TUESDAY 7 WEDNESDAY 8 THURSDAY 9 FRIDAY 10 SATURDAY 11
Youth Resource Centre, 3.30pm (FREE) Community Learning 4pm - 7pm ($4.10) Cinema Summer Sesh
1 Market St, Newport
BBQ at Presidents
Don’t be late for this
very important date! Summer Sesh Adventure Park Summer Sesh
Hoppers Crossing Manor Lakes Library Centre Werribee Outdoor Pool (DUMBO) 9.30am -Want
5.30pm Parktransgender, intersex,
Are you 12-25 living in Victoria?
to meet other lesbian, gay, bisexual, 9.30am - 5.30pm (FREE) 10am - 5pm ($10) 9.30am - 5.30pm (FREE)
Gamers Den FRIDAY 6 queer/questioning, asexual (LGBTIQA+) young people?
(FREE) Friends and allies welcome!A first
Join us for11am - 3pm
a mad hatter
of its kind!
(FREE)
tea party event! Youth Resource Centre, From Youth Resource Youth Resource Centre,
4pm - 6pm (FREE) 8pm - 10pm Youth Resource Centre, Presidents Park,
Curiouser and Curiouser...
No Cost for Event. High tea is provided.
There will be live music and give aways!
Hoppers Crossing Centre, Hoppers Hoppers Crossing
Point Cook Library Hoppers Crossing Wyndham Vale
Prizes for best costume.
Alcohol and drug free event.
It is an indoor all-weather event
Crossing
MONDAY 9 TUESDAY 10 WEDNESDAY 11 THURSDAY 12 FRIDAY 13 SATURDAY 14 Luna Park Summer Sesh Courtside
FRIDAY 13
For further information: http://youth.wyndham.vic.gov.au
9.30am - 5.30pm 3.30pm - 5.30pm (FREE)
Urban program Girls Night Drop In Urban program Kick Back Fridays Queen Vic Market (FREE) Youth Services at
3.30pm-5.30pm (FREE) 3.30pm - 5.30pm 4pm - 6pm (FREE) 3.30-5.30pm (FREE) 3.30pm - 5.30pm (FREE) 10am-3pm ($10) 5pm - 11pm
Youth Resource Point Cook Adventure Park
Manor Lakes (FREE) Youth Services at Point Penrose Community Manor Lakes From Youth Resource Centre, THURSDAY 9
Community Learning Youth Services at Cook Centre Community Learning Centre, Hoppers Summer Sesh
Hoppers Crossing 10am - 5pm
Centre Point Cook Centre Crossing 9.30am - 5.30pm (FREE)
Guys Night Girls Night Youth Resource Centre,
Girls Night Tarneit drop-in 4pm-6pm (FREE) 3.30pm - 5.30pm (FREE) Luna Park excursion Moonlight Cinema Hoppers Crossing
4pm-6pm (FREE) 3.30-5.30pm (FREE) Youth Resource Centre, Manor Lakes 5pm -11pm ($10) (HOME ALONE)
Youth Resource Centre, Penrose Community Hoppers Crossing Community Learning From Youth Resource 8.00pm - 11.00pm MONDAY 13 TUESDAY 14 WEDNESDAY 15 THURSDAY 16 FRIDAY 17 SATURDAY 18
Hoppers Crossing Centre Centre Centre Hoppers (FREE)
All Ages Chess Fun Fields Theme Water Battles at Aqua Fun Park Fish and Chips at Cooking Day at Youth Moonlight Cinema
Crossing Penrose Community
All Ages Chess 3.30pm-4.30pm (FREE) Guys Night Park the Youth Resource 9.30am - 4.30pm Eastern Beach Resource Centre (A DOG’S PURPOSE)
Centre, Tarneit
4pm - 5pm (FREE) Manor Lakes Library 3.30pm - 5.30pm (FREE) Language Café 10am - 5pm ($11-15) Centre ($11-15) 9.30am - 4.30pm 10am - 3pm ($9) 8.30pm-11pm (FREE)
Julia Gillard Library Manor Lakes 11am - 12pm (FREE) Leaving from Youth 10am - 3pm ($9) Leaving from Youth ($11-15) Leaving from Youth Baden Powell Skate Park, Tarneit
Tarneit Community Learning Werribee Library Girls Night Resource Centre, Leaving from Youth Resource Centre, Leaving from Youth Resource Centre,
Centre 3.30pm - 5.30pm Hoppers Crossing Resource Centre, Hoppers Crossing Resource Centre, Hoppers Crossing
MONDAY 16 TUESDAY 17 WEDNESDAY 18 THURSDAY 19 FRIDAY 20 SATURDAY 21 SUNDAY 22 Hoppers Crossing Hoppers Crossing
Youth Dance Show & Tunes at the Pool
Urban program Girls Night Drop In Urban program Moonlight Cinema Workshop Courtside 4pm - 7pm ($4.10) LIBRARIES
3.30pm-5.30pm (FREE) 3.30pm - 5.30pm 4pm - 6pm (FREE) 3.30-5.30pm (FREE) (SPIDERMAN - INTO 3pm - 4pm (FREE) 3.30pm - 5.30pm (FREE) Werribee Outdoor Pool
Station Place, Werribee Youth Services at Why not use the school holidays
Manor Lakes (FREE) Youth Services at Point Penrose Community THE SPIDERVERSE) preparing for your learner’s permit or
Community Learning Youth Services at Cook Centre 8pm-11pm (FREE) Point Cook
driver’s licence? Check out Aussie Driver
Centre Point Cook Little River Pop Up Park - Youth for practice theory tests based on the
Guys Night Guys Night
Community Hall Chill Out Zone official The Road to Solo Driving handbook,
Girls Night Tarneit drop-in 4pm-6pm (FREE) 3.30pm - 5.30pm (FREE)
4pm-6pm (FREE) 3.30-5.30pm (FREE) Youth Resource Centre, Manor Lakes Tunes at the Pool 3pm - 7pm (FREE) which you can access free through the
Youth Resource Centre, Penrose Community Hoppers Crossing Community Learning 4pm - 7pm ($4.10) Station Place, Werribee library website: bit.ly/WynStudy
Hoppers Crossing Centre Centre Werribee Outdoor Pool Or you can be in the running to win a
Girls Night
3.30pm - 5pm (FREE) Courtside Language Café $50 Robinsons Bookshop voucher. The
MONDAY 20 TUESDAY 21 WEDNESDAY 22 THURSDAY 23 FRIDAY 24 Teen Summer Read Competition, for
Manor Lakes 3.30pm - 5.30pm (FREE) 11am - 12pm (FREE)
Community Learning Youth Services at Werribee Library Movies & Shopping Late Night Movie Movies and lunch Adventure Park Werribee Outdoor people aged 12 – 19 is open at all library
Centre Point Cook at Highpoint at Youth Resource 10am - 5pm ($10) 9.30am - 4:30pm Pools Day branches from 1 December to 29
9.30am - 4.30pm Centre Leaving from Youth ($11-$15) 10am - 4pm ($9) February. There are three ways to win:
($11-15) 4pm - 10pm ($9) Resource Centre, From Youth Resource From Youth Resource Answer questions about well-known
MONDAY 23 TUESDAY 24 WEDNESDAY 25 THURSDAY 26 FRIDAY 27 Leaving from Youth Leaving from Youth Hoppers Crossing Centre, Hoppers Centre, Hoppers authors and books, post reviews of books
Festive Season Break Festive Season Break SEASONS GREETINGS Festive Season Break Festive Season Break Resource Centre, Resource Centre, Crossing Crossing you have read or register your library card
Mad Hatters Tea Party and borrow items from the library.
TO ALL WYNDHAM Hoppers Crossing Hoppers Crossing
Tunes at the Pool LGBTIQA+ Event Courtside To apply: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.
RESIDENTS! Youth Dance Show 12pm - 3pm (FREE) 3.30pm - 5.30pm (FREE)
4pm - 7pm au/services/libraries/youth/teen-
& Workshop The Substation, Youth Services at summer-read
3pm - 4pm (FREE) Newport Point Cook
Station Place, Werribee
WERRIBEE OPEN RANGE ZOO
MONDAY 30 TUESDAY 31 Free admission for children aged SUNDAY 26 AUSTRALIA DAY
Festive Season Break Festive Season Break 15 and younger during the school holidays,
$29 for concession entrance. MONDAY 27 TUESDAY 28 WEDNESDAY 29 THURSDAY 30 FRIDAY 31
Open: Every day Public Holiday Pop Up Park - Tunes at the Pool
Podcast, Sausage 4pm - 7pm ($4.10)
Time: 9am - 5pm (entry closes 3.30pm) Sizzle and Music Werribee Outdoor Pool
3pm - 7pm (FREE)
K Road, Werribee Station Place, Werribee
6 December 2019
WYNDHAM’S 2020 LINEUP OF CULTURE AND THEATRE OUT & ABOUT
The Wyndham Cultural Centre has just released its latest line-up of shows for
the year ahead, so make plans to explore some of the wonderful theatre and
MOSSFIEL RESERVE OPEN DAY
hilarious comedy nights from across Australia, right here in Wyndham.
Thursday 24 October 2019
JUDITH LUCY VS MEN MR SNOT BOTTOM
Saturday 15 February, 8pm Tuesday 31 March and
Wednesday 1 April, 10.30am and 1pm
Wyndham City Councillors Henry
Barlow and Peter Maynard attended a
community open day celebrating the
In Judith Lucy VS Men, one of our
COUNCILLOR
newly completed Mossfiel Reserve
favourite women of comedy is a single in Hoppers Crossing. This $11 million
51-year-old ready to share the reasons Nominated for Best Children’s Event at Wyndham City project includes new
PORTFOLIOS why she may quit romantic relationships
for good.
Perth Fringe Festival, Mr Snot Bottom
is guaranteed to make you cringe but
multi-use sports fields for cricket
and rugby, six netball courts, two
Tickets: Full $55 / Concession $50 / also howl with delight, with a hilariously community pavilions, a half-court
Group 4+ $50 disgusting hour of comedy for kids and basketball court and a playground.
In each edition of Wyndham News we’ve been giving you their families. The project was supported by a $1.8
an insight into Wyndham’s 12 Councillor Portfolios. REBEL: A CIRCUS BOWIE GLAM Tickets: Full $10 / Group 4+ $7.50 million State Government grant.
ROCK CONCERT Thank you to the sporting clubs who
PLAYLIST have been patient through all the
Thursday 26 March, 8pm development work.
CR JOSH GILLIGAN CR TONY HOOPER
Thursday 30 April, 8pm
Growth and Transport Arts, Culture and Heritage
Playlist by PYT Fairfield is full of suburban WUNGGURRWIL DHURRUNG CENTRE
This portfolio focusses on ways to manage the growth, and looking This portfolio embraces the local arts community to support dreams and pop star fantasies in the form OPENING
at the municipality as a whole to investigate how integrated and encourage creativity in the community. Public art projects, of dance, slam poetry and five-star acting.
planning can be applied to accommodate growth. community art education and skill development are just some Five incredible young women talk about Wednesday 6 November 2019
Cr Gilligan said one of the many great honours of being Mayor is of the many areas covered by this portfolio. their favourite female pop stars and how
holding the Growth and Transport portfolio. Cr Hooper said it’s been an exciting six months in his portfolio, these narratives inspire and shape their
as we’re working towards having more filming done locally. personal worlds.
“As residents may be aware, this portfolio addresses the ways in Tickets: $20
which we can manage growth in our rapidly growing municipality.” “As many residents may know, we’ve had scenes from
“Over the next year, I’m looking forward to working alongside some great films and TV shows shot locally, including The Rebel is a live circus rock tribute to the
Dressmaker, Tomorrow When The War Began, Dr Blake EDWARD THE EMU
my Councillor colleagues to ensure that our community has the original rebel, David Bowie. Stage dive
necessary services and infrastructure.” Mysteries, and Ned Kelly.” into the mosh pit for a night of live Monday 10 August, 1pm and
“What residents might not know, however, is that Wyndham music, glittering glam rock, phenomenal Tuesday 11 August, 10.30am and 1pm
“Over the next year we can look forward to a number has a really strong reputation in this space. We’re actually in acrobatics, breathtaking aerials and
of projects that will contribute to this, building on this the top ten sites used for filming documentaries, movies and spectacular heart stopping sideshow. In Edward the Emu, Edward is bored Outgoing Wyndham City Mayor Cr
Tickets: Full $35 / Concession $30 / being the only emu at the zoo. He feels Mia Shaw and Deputy Mayor John
Council’s strong record.” miniseries in Victoria. “
Gibbons and councillors Henry Barlow
Group 4+ $30 the grass is greener in everyone else’s
“We can look forward to the re-opening of the Tarneit Community “To build on this reputation, Council has met with Film Victoria enclosure. Convinced that the other and Peter Maynard joined Werribee
Learning Centre, which will deliver Council services closer to home to leverage opportunities for filming and work to attract more creatures are more popular, Edward MP Tim Pallas for a ceremony to
to residents. Works to construct the new integrated family centre film and TV. It was a productive meeting, with reductions in the SUMMER OF THE SEVENTEENTH DOLL officially open the Wunggurrwil
breaks rank and goes to find the fun.
at Truganina East is also expected to wrap up over the coming time it takes to apply to film in Wyndham, and Film Victoria has Tickets: $8 Dhurrung Centre in Wyndham Vale.
year, which will ensure residents in this area will have access to been provided with photography and details on potential Friday 13 March, 11am and 8pm
This $13 million Wyndham City project
kindergarten, maternal child health, and other early years services.” film locations.” Summer of the Seventeenth Doll by is home to community spaces, three
“I’m also looking forward to breaking ground on the new A-League “In addition to all this, Film Victoria have committed to sending Ray Lawler is a must-see Australian kindergarten rooms, maternal child
theatre classic about Barney and Roo’s See the full program and book your health consulting rooms, and general
stadium in Tarneit in partnership with the Western Melbourne out a newsletter to location scouts focused solely on the
summer in Melbourne. A triumph at tickets via www.wyncc.com.au community spaces. The co-located
Group. Then we have exciting projects like the redevelopment benefits of filming at Wyndham locations.”
its 1955 Melbourne premiere, this or 8734 6000 Wyndham Aboriginal Community
of Wyndham Park wrapping up, and of course, the work on our “Employment in the Creative and Performing Arts sector Wyndham Cultural Centre,
catalyst sites to rejuvenate the Werribee City Centre.” 2020 production celebrates the 65th Centre will provide a dedicated space
continues to grow in Wyndham and with a strong link between 177 Watton Street, Werribee
Anniversary of this iconic play. for Aboriginal people to strengthen
“There is the important task of advocating to other tiers of creativity and innovation we are well placed in developing the
Tickets: Full $45 / Concession $40 / community and cultural development.
government to ensure our area receives its fair share of funding sector’s capacity to generate jobs growth in the city.”
Group 4+ $40 / Student $20 The project was supported by $3
from the State and Federal governments. This is something I will “This is something I’m really passionate about, and I’m really million in State Government grants.
be taking very seriously, being a voice for our community.” looking forward to this industry thriving in Wyndham.”
www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
8 December 2019 Wyndham News 9
FUN FOR ALL AT THE RACES
VATE The Spring Racing Carnival celebrate Christmas Eve, this event
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may be over, but that doesn’t is a fantastic option. Embrace the
,W Y mean the fun is. country casual and head down for
EA R N With a calendar jam-packed with
an afternoon of fun.
RK, L events, the Werribee Racing Club SUMMER RACING KIDS DAY OUT
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is the place to be this summer. Saturday 11 January, 2020
Gates open at 12.15pm
WERRIBEE CUP Finding new ways to entertain the
Sunday 8 December, 2019 kids during the school holidays can
Gates open at 11.30am be difficult, so why not take them
It’s not just the race that matters to the Werribee Racing Club for
on one of the best country racing Kids Day Out? With plenty of kids
events, with plenty on offer, from activities, including face painting,
food, drink, activities for the kids, arts and crafts, sports and
MATT MICHAEL JANINE
and just an all-round great time. entertainment – this one is bound
JONES MCQUEEN ALLIS
Round up a group of friends, or to keep the kids entertained.
get the kids and head down for
Now in its third year, the WYNnovation Festival 2020 is a fantastic opportunity for businesses and aspiring this fun and family-friendly event. Kids under 17 enter free.
entrepreneurs to learn, network and be inspired by renowned thought leaders.
CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE RACES For more information on any of
The WYNnovation Festival is the must do and digital media authority. There’s also MASTERCLASS these events, including ticketing,
Tuesday 24 December, 2019
business event in Wyndham. Throughout a luncheon at Shadowfax Winery hosted Friday 14 February, 2020 visit www.country.racing.com
Gates open at noon
February attendees who come along by the Committee for Wyndham with 8:30am-12 noon
If you’re looking for a way to
to WYNnovation events will have the keynote speaker Mark Williams, former Tickets: Early bird $15 plus booking fee,
opportunity to network with peers, as AFL player and premiership coach standard tickets $30 plus booking fee
well hearing first hand from some of the
most inspiring and renowned thought Whether you are attending all events on THE LUNCHEON, HOSTED BY THE WESTERN UNITED
leaders in Australia. the calendar or just one, be sure to take
advantage of the early bird ticket offer for
COMMITTEE FOR WYNDHAM
Thursday 20 February, 2020 KICKING GOALS
Headlining WYNnovation 2020 is the the Summit and Masterclass by securing 12:15pm-2pm Are you on board with GMHBA Stadium
Summit, Tuesday 7 February, 2020 your place by 20 December, 2019. Tickets: $80 Committee for Wyndham Western United FC yet? 360 Moorabool Street, Geelong
featuring keynote speakers Janine Allis – members and $90 non-members.
founder of Boost Juice, trend forecaster THE SUMMIT The newest A-League team has Saturday 28 December, 2019
and author Michael McQueen and co- Tuesday 7 February, 2020 https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ set up in the western suburbs, at 5pm
founder of Four Pillars Gin Matt Jones. 9am-3pm wynnovation and are already making a name Western United v
Another great event is the Masterclass Tickets: Early bird $30 + booking fee, for themselves as a skilled and Wellington
on Friday 14 February 2020 facilitated by standard tickets: $50 plus booking fee quality football club. Mars Stadium
Brad Howarth – technology, marketing Creswick Road, Ballarat North
In their first season as an official
team, United have dominated Friday 3 January, 2020
AUSTRALIA DAY IN WYNDHAM the pitching by winning three
of four matches played. Sitting
at 7.30pm
Melbourne City FC v
Save the date – Wyndham City’s Get your dancing shoes on, because pretty at number two on the Western United
free Australia Day event will be BABBA are coming to town. Playing ladder, there’s no better time to AAMI Park
returning to the Werribee City all your favourite ABBA hits, they are get in on the excitement. Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne
Centre next month. bound to get everybody dancing.
Head down to an upcoming Sunday 19 January, 2020
Jam-packed with a great line-up of The program will also feature a family game this Summer to see what at 4pm
family entertainment including live movie, with picnics in the Pop-up Park the fuss is all about. Western United v
music, activities for the kids, market welcome. Central Coast Mariners
UPCOMING GAMES GMHBA Stadium
stalls and a laser light show. Wyndham City acknowledges the IN VICTORIA 360 Moorabool Street, Geelong
As fires continue to burn around peoples of the Kulin Nation as the
Traditional Owners of the land and Sunday 8 December, 2019 www.wufc.com.au
Australia and smoke sweeps across the
waterways on which Wyndham is being at 4pm
state, Council decided that proceeding
built. We pay respects to their elders, Western United v
with the planned fireworks would
past and present. Melbourne Victory
be insensitive to those in bushfire
affected areas, and would free up local Please note this is an alcohol-free
CFA resources so they are tied up on Wyndham City is giving away a $50 To submit your entry visit: Competition will be drawn
event. voucher to The Garden Feast Werribee. www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/competitions on Tuesday 2 January, 2020.
standby on the night.
Sunday 26 January, 2020 For your chance to win, simply tell us Competition closes: The winner will be notified
Grab a bite to eat from one of 5pm – 10pm how much did the Saltwater Youth Tuesday 31 December, 2019. via phone and email.
Werribee City Centre’s cafes and bars Werribee City Centre Space cost? The winner will be the first randomly
or head down to the Street Food zone https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ selected correct entry drawn.
for a selection of food trucks. australiaday
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WEDNESDAY 22 THURSDAY 23 FRIDAY 24 SATURDAY 25
A FREE WYNDHAM CITY EVENT Wednesday Wynnies Rhyme Time Inclusive Gymnastics Kids Robotics
10am-11am 10am-10.30am (Under 6) 9am-9.45am 10am-12pm
Notes Music School Footy Zone: Werribee (Over 6) 10am-10.45am Dance of Freedom
10 JAN – 2 FEB 2020 11am-12pm Football Club
3pm-5pm
Summer Sounds
12pm-3pm
11am-12pm
Ninja Warrior Summer Sounds
JANUARY
Station Place, Werribee City Centre Obstacle Course Friday Night Live 12pm-3pm
Come on down to Station Place in Werribee City Centre for a 3pm-3.45pm 5.30pm-10pm: ARC, Aggie Kids Craft 3pm-6pm
& The Blue Velvet Band,
summer of free fun for the whole family in the Pop Up Park! Lewis Pidutti, DJ Raas Jugg Life 4pm-6pm
Masters Outdoor Cinema
6pm-8pm: DUMBO
FRIDAY 10 SATURDAY 11 SUNDAY 12 MONDAY 13 SUNDAY 26 MONDAY 27 TUESDAY 28 WEDNESDAY 29
Inclusive Gymnastics Kids Robotics Sunday Funday Hey Dee Ho Music Australia Day Concert Public Holiday – Picnic Time! Tai Chi with Rita Tai Chi with Rita
(Under 6) 9am-9.45am 10am-12pm 11am-4pm: Mexico 10am-10.45am 5pm – 10pm: BABBA, 9am-10am 9am-10am
(Over 6) 10am-10.45am Summer Sounds Move and Dance Workshop Fireworks Tuesdaylele Wednesday Wynnies
Try Bowls
Summer Sounds 12pm-3pm 11am-3pm 11am-12pm Werribee City 10am-11am 10am-11am
12pm-3pm Centre Market
JANUARY
Kids Craft Werribee City Youth Dance Show Hip Hop Ninja Warrior
Friday Night Live 3pm-6pm & Workshop 5pm-10pm 3pm-4pm Obstacle Course
Centre Market
5.30pm-10pm: Pete Outdoor Cinema 11am-4pm 3pm-4pm 3pm-3.45pm
Murray, Michelle Gardiner, 6pm-8pm: ALADDIN The Park Children’s THURSDAY 30 FRIDAY 31
DJ Raas Masters and more
Animal Farm
Rhyme Time Inclusive Gymnastics
12pm-3pm
10am-10.30am (Under 6) 9am-9.45am
TUESDAY 14 WEDNESDAY 15 THURSDAY 16 FRIDAY 17 Youth Podcast and (Over 6) 10am-10.45am
Tuesdaylele Wednesday Wynnies Rhyme Time Inclusive Gymnastics Sausage Sizzle Summer Sounds 12pm-3pm
10am-11am 10am-11am 10am-10.30am (Under 6) 9am-9.45am 3pm-7pm Friday Night Live 5:30pm-
Hip Hop Move and Dance Workshop Coffee with a Cop (Over 6) 10am-10.45am 10pm: The Black Sorrows, The
3pm-4pm 11am-12pm 10am-12pm Summer Sounds Mixx, DJ Raas Masters and more
Samoan Dance Workshop Youth Chill Out Zone 12pm-3pm
2pm-3pm 3pm-7pm Friday Night Live
Ninja Warrior 5.30pm-10pm: SATURDAY 1 SUNDAY 2
Obstacle Course Eurogliders, Absolute 80s,
MADZ GOT RICH and DJ Raas Kids Robotics Sunday Funday
3pm-3.45pm 10am-12pm 11am-4pm: Ireland
Masters
Summer Sounds Try Bowls
SATURDAY 18 SUNDAY 19 MONDAY 20 TUESDAY 21 12pm-3pm 11am-3pm
Kids Robotics Sunday Funday Hey Dee Ho Music Tuesdaylele Kids Craft
FEBRUARY
10am-12pm 11am-4pm: Asia 10am-10.45am 10am-11am Werribee City Centre Market
3pm-6pm 11am-4pm
Summer Sounds Try Bowls Notes Music School Hip Hop Outdoor Cinema
12pm-3pm 11am-12pm 3pm-4pm The Park Children’s Animal Farm
11am-3pm 6pm-8pm: Wonder Park 12pm-3pm
Kids Craft Werribee City Centre Youth Dance Show
3pm-6pm Market & Workshop Make a date in Werribee City Centre’s Pop Up Park – your
Outdoor Cinema 11am-4pm 3pm-4pm green city space to relax, eat lunch, catch up with friends. WerribeeCityCentre
6pm-8pm: TOY STORY 4 The Park Children’s Enjoy the deckchairs, umbrellas and lawn games each day:
Animal Farm Monday – Thursday, 9am – 5pm
12pm-3pm
Friday, 9am – 10pm
Saturday, 9am – 8pm
Program subject to change. For full program details visit wyndham.vic.gov.au/popuppark Sunday, 10am – 4pm
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