Not so long ago I sang the praises of Wyndham City, a short 30-minute drive out of Melbourne. Well, during my exploration of the area I came across what I would call the jewel in the Werribee crown.

Werribee Park Mansion is a living reminder of Australia's 19th century postural barons. The house was built in the 1870s by the Chirnside family just outside the town of Werribee near Melbourne. The ...

It seemed like a radical move – replace iconic flowerbeds with a veggie patch to feed families in need. But that’s exactly what the gardening team at Werribee Mansion has done to help during the COVID ...

Famed for its drawcard African style zoo, a posh 1870s mansion and a sewage farm that doubles as a haven for birdwatchers, the family-friendly suburb even boasts a brand new state-of-the-art marina ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from VIC News. Followed categories will be added to My News. The Chirnside name should be familiar, for it’s already used for Melbourne suburbs, streets and schools, ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. When a lion roars it makes you want to either run for your life or stop dead in your tracks. The lions at the Werribee Open Range Zoo do ...

This historic Victorian estate, pinched from the Queen by squatters and panic-sold to a shepherd who then employed Werribee Mansion’s architect, is a “serious restoration project”. The 11.33ha ...