January 2024 in Events & Local Area

This month, we’re heading to Queenscliff on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula.

Situated at the mouth of Port Phillip Bay, this seaside village is definitely worth a visit.

Here are our top picks of things to see and do!

Get historical.

Queenscliff is steeped in maritime history and the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum is the best place to uncover it, housing an array of exhibits celebrating the town’s seafaring heritage.

December 2023 in Events & Local Area

It’s time to recognise another one of this year’s successful Westbrook Community Fund grant applicants.

Celebrating its first anniversary in November, Truganina Tennis Club was established by small group of local tennis enthusiasts to provide coaching and playing opportunities for children in the western region, with a particular focus on Truganina and neighbouring suburbs.

December 2023 in Events & Local Area

Thank you to the entire Westbrook community for making 2023 a MOMENTOUS year.  The team would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe festive season. 

Let's take a look back on the year that was.....

 

December 2023 in Events & Local Area

Celebrating New Year's Eve with fireworks, loud parties, and other festivities can be exciting for humans, but it can be stressful and potentially dangerous for pets. Here are some tips to help keep your pets safe during the New Year's celebrations:

Set up a quiet, comfortable space in your home where your pet can retreat to if they feel overwhelmed. This could be a room with their bed, toys, and water bowl.

November 2023 in Events & Local Area

Summer is a great opportunity to spend more time outdoors with family and friends. But it’s also important to pay attention to your body and the surrounding elements to ensure you stay safe during the warmer months.

Here are our top tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe and happy during the summertime and ensure that you're prepared for any summer scenario – from water to heat health and fire.

Fire Safety.

November 2023 in Events & Local Area

On Friday, 3 November over 2,300 people headed on down to Westbrook’s Central Park for the annual Diwali Festival of Lights.

Featuring non-stop family entertainment right across the evening from Indian music and Bollywood dancing to authentic Indian street food, this fabulous free event was the perfect opportunity for all Westbrook residents, families and friends to celebrate the very best of Indian culture.

November 2023 in Events & Local Area

They help to keep shared spaces safe, clean and great to be in.

If you've spotted damage or something that needs fixing within your neighbourhood, you can alert local 'solvers' by using the Snap Send Solve app and website. Solvers include local councils, water authorities, power companies, government organisations, telcos, universities, and much more!

Across Australia and New Zealand, their free app and website make it easy to notify the right people about issues that need a little attention. And then makes it even easier 
for them to get right down to Solving.

November 2023 in Events & Local Area

Do you have a child starting primary school in 2024? If so, Warreen Primary School are hosting an online information session on Tuesday 14th November from 6pm.

At the session, you'll learn more about Warreen Primary School, hear from the principal as well as leading staff and educators to learn more about enrolment, facilities, school values, uniform and more.

We recently caught up with Joanna Stanford and asked what educational facilities the school would offer and we were amazed with program on offer and facilities available to students.

November 2023 in Events & Local Area

National Recycling Week, established by Planet Ark in 1996, is held every year during the second week of November. Reducing our waste not only keeps valuable materials out of landfill, but it also benefits the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

It’s the perfect time to check your recycling habits to ensure that the items you use aren’t just being sent to landfill but are given a new life. Here are some of our top tips to help you recycle better and help reduce the amount you send to landfill.

CHECK THE LABEL.

November 2023 in Events & Local Area

Whether you’re a green thumb or gardening novice, there’s something for everyone to enjoy when the annual State Rose & Garden Show returns to Werribee Park next weekend. Celebrating its 9th year in 2023, this fabulous 2-day celebration of all things floral takes place on 11 and 12 November at Werribee Park, with its manicured lawns playing host to gardening exhibits, plant stalls, free guided tours, workshops, live music and a sea of more than 5,000 roses!  

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