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My Neighbourhood

Includes My Wyndham and My Brimbank feature columns.

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...

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...

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 worked in...

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...

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 long...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 husband and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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Raza steps down

Taylors Lakes will have a new coach for the next Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association season. The club announced on social media that Aamir Raza wouldn’t...