FROM THE ARCHIVES
40 years ago
July 16, 1975
An independent investigation will be sought into allegations that a Keilor City councillor was improperly involved in property development schemes...
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Beautiful voices, with a blast of brass
Sunshine Community Brass Band (pictured above) will team up with Ballarat Memorial Concert Band and the Marian College...
Consider the Sauce: Curry Leaves
Kenny Weir finds great food at a fair price - and linen serviettes...
Given the number of budget-priced eateries Consider The Sauce tries, it’s hardly...
Dashcam has a sharp focus
Blake James takes Uniden’s “black box” dashcam for a test drive...
The “iGO Cam 820” by Uniden serves as a “black box” that records everything...
From the archives: The Advocate
Forty years ago
July 2, 1975
The western suburbs will get a 251-hectare ‘Albert Park’ as a result of Keilor council’s purchase of the Sydenham Park...
From the Archives: The Advocate
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate
40 years ago
June 25, 1975
Sunshine is to get six new kindergartens by the...
Don Deeble Rising Star: Annabel Martin
Whether she’s clearing the boundary line with a huge six or setting up a goal with a blistering cross, Annabel Martin is always in...
Sunshine hospital comes of age
Reporter Ben Cameron examines the growth of Sunshine Hospital
As many as 1200 people needing radiology treatment at Sunshine will no longer have to travel...
My Brimbank: Phu Van Le
St Albans sculptor Phu Van Le, 60, talks with Brendan Kelly about art, food and life as a refugee in Brimbank.
How long have you...
From the Archives: The Advocate
40 years ago
June 18, 1975
A Sunshine councillor has thrown out a challenge to council’s caucus. Cr Howard Brown said he would not be ‘gagged’...
Somalian refugee takes solace from the simple things
For refugee and author Abdi Aden, the journey from Somalia to living on the streets of Melbourne aged 15 and eventually becoming a youth...
My Brimbank: Remzi Oktay
How long have you been living in Brimbank?
My whole life. I was in Sunshine before moving to Cairnlea.
Where did you go to school?
Sunshine Primary...
Picture special: Neighbours stars Then & Now
Neighbours has launched a galaxy of stars in its 30 years. Take a look at our picture special of 14 of its stars 'Then...
My Brimbank: Alejandra Sanchez
Alejandra Sanchez, 25, chats to Yasemin Talat about growing up in Brimbank, her love of baking and what she enjoys about church.
How long have...
My Brimbank: Police Inspector Chris Gilbert
Police Inspector Chris Gilbert chats to Yasemin Talat about his time in Brimbank as he prepares to take on a new role as superintendent...
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Give better this Christmas
It’s OK to veto Valentine’s Day and pay little heed to Halloween, but when it comes to Christmas most of us aren’t willing to...
