My Neighbourhood
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Mother of five Barbara Bates on what makes her happy
Mother of five Barbara Bates is an integral part of Ardeer South Primary School. She talks to Alexandra Laskie about her busy schedule and what makes…
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Brimbank resident Charlie Skidmore still going strong at 92
Sunshine RSL member and former Sunshine city councillor Charlie Skidmore is still going strong at 92. He talks to Ben Cameron about growing up in…
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Fiona Clarke on teaching students at Mackellar Primary School
Fiona Clarke has been teaching and guiding students at Delahey’s Mackellar Primary School for 20 years. What’s your connection to the area? I have…
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Androulla Sakkas on helping people build their businesses
Despite success in the corporate world, Taylors Lakes’ Androulla Sakkas felt “consumed” by work. She tells Ben Cameron she took the plunge with a new…
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Chieko Hester immerses herself in Gisborne’s art scene
Japanese-born origamist Chieko Hester tells reporter Matt Crossman it wasn’t until she moved to Gisborne that she immersed herself in the art world. How…
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My Brimbank: Meet retired aerospace engineer John Castella
Indian-born John Castella is a true jack of all trades. The retired aerospace engineer talks to Ben Cameron about his passion for local history, and…
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My Brimbank: Barbara Rafter
Barbara Rafter was the first female president of the Rotary Club of Brimbank Central. She first joined the organisation in 1994 and is now in-house…
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My Brimbank: Bronwyn Grant
It’s been a big few weeks for Keilor Primary School art teacher Bronwyn Grant. Clocking up 40 years in education this year, she received a…
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My Brimbank: Therese and Phillip Johns
Terese and Phillip Johns were among Sydenham’s first residents. The former Community Progress Association members now busy themselves preserving the suburb’s history. They talk to…
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My Brimbank: Padma Singh
Malaysian-born author and educator Padma Singh moved to Australia nearly 22 years ago. She speaks to Ben Cameron What drew you to Australia? My…
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My Brimbank: Jo Spence
This week is National Volunteers Week, which helps celebrate the generous contributions of our nation’s volunteers. Jo Spence, a Cairnlea resident, manages more than 600 volunteers…
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My Brimbank: Katie O’Donovan
Imagine getting paid to sample coffee and doughnuts. Keilor’s Katie O’Donovan spoke to Esther Lauaki about the perks of being a secret field agent shopper.…
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My Brimbank: Dr Selvanayagam Selvendra
Sri Lankan-born doctor Selvanayagam Selvendra will retire from his Sunshine practise in June. The Taylors Lakes resident talks to Ben Cameron about his love for music…
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My Brimbank: Chrissie Davies
Chrissie Davies landed in Sunshine nearly 10 years ago. A decade later, the mother of one, consultant and female business networker talks to Ben Cameron…
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My Brimbank: Colin and Phuong Reynolds
Colin and Phuong Reynolds are new officers of the Salvation Army’s Sunshine Corps. They talk to Alexandra Laskie about living and working in Brimbank and what…
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