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Footpath neglect frustration

Long-time Keilor resident David Nugara has voiced his frustration with Brimbank council’s approach to footpath maintenance, highlighting the discrepancy between the replacement of concrete...

Wheeling to a close

The wheels at the Brimbank Bicycle Education Centre (BBEC) will soon be coming to a stop, after three decades of service. The BBEC, formerly known...

Prison for ’BDK’ members

Two men have been sent to prison following an aggravated home invasion in which a man was shot in the face in Wyndham Vale....

Sunshine street set to sparkle

Prepare to bring your dancing shoes to Hampshire Road as Sunshine welcomes a captivating art installation by western suburb's artist Alejandra Díaz. ‘Staying Alive!’ is...

Robot lends a hand

An advanced robotic surgical system has been installed at Footscray Hospital and begun performing successful surgeries. The computer-controlled device called the da Vinci Xi...

Sunbury Line suspended, buses replacing trains

Buses are replacing trains on the Sunbury Line between Sunshine and Watergardens, due to an emergency services incident. Trains will continue to run between Flinders...

Remembering principal Robert Brennan

Braybrook’s Caroline Chisholm Catholic College community has been rocked by the death of beloved principal Robert Brennan. Acting principal Laura Ruddick prepared a final...

Lions in control

Deer Park has its nose ahead after the first weekend of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division grand final, but isn’t getting ahead...

Double joy for Cougars

Sunshine YCW timed its run to perfection claiming not one but two Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 5 premierships. The Cougars first XI was able...

Gorillas fall short

A late comeback by Grand United fell short as the Altona Roosters claimed the Victorian Turf Cricket Association McNamara Shield premiership on Sunday. Going for...

Women’s EDFL fixture released

Keilor Park will play in division 1 and Taylors Lakes in division 2 in this season's Essendon District Football League women's season. Following the recent...

Parkers go back-to-back

There’s been plenty of celebrations for Deer Park as it celebrated double premiership joy in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant competitions. The Parkers top side...

Eagles keen to build

North Sunshine Eagles started the Victorian Premier League 2 season in red hot fashion, in what they’re hoping is a good sign to come. After...

Celebrating academic cxcellence at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College

Every year, Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is thrilled to invite the previous year's outstanding scholars back to the school for an assembly that recognises...

Isabel’s story of caring with the right support

Isabel’s life changed almost immediately with the birth of her second daughter, Elise. Health complications meant that her newborn needed round-the-clock care and supervision,...

Empowering women to be real estate leaders

International Women’s Day celebrated on 8 March is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. We wanted to...

Multicultural Dementia Care and Support Centres making an impact

Australian Multicultural Community Service (AMCS) has recently added Dementia Care and Support Centres to its range of community support initiatives, with no cost to...

A day to create a more inclusive world for women

As the Member for Kororoit, I am proud to have celebrated International Women’s Day this year with a morning tea at our electorate office...

Looking after the health of women in the west

IPC Health wishes the women in our communities a wonderful International Women’s Day! The theme this year is to inspire inclusion and as an...

Suburban Rail Loop blowout costs taxpayers extra $16b

Victorian taxpayers will fork out an extra $16 billion to build and run a portion of the Suburban Rail Loop, with an independent report...

Burnside fete makes return

The Annual Burnside Retirement Village Fete and Garage Sale is back for the first time since COVID. Residents have been working overtime to prepare the...

Egg-citing wonderland

Locals are invited to join in the fun-filled extravaganza this Sunday, March 24, as Sunshine transforms into a wonderland of Easter delights. From 11am to...

Rescue crew touch down

Students from St Albans Primary School and Glengala Primary School learnt how to stay safe around water, while meeting the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter...

Demand for hot water rebates at record levels

More Victorians than ever before, including those from Brimbank, are slashing their energy bills, with demand for the state government’s Solar Homes Hot Water...

Water grants now open

Applications are now open for this year’s round of the Greater Western Water (GWW) Thriving Communities grants and sponsorship program. Thriving Communities has been running...

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Robot lends a hand

An advanced robotic surgical system has been installed at Footscray Hospital and begun performing successful surgeries. The computer-controlled device called the da Vinci Xi...