Features
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My Brimbank: Salih Nesim
Emerging designer Salih Nesim, 21, tells Neslim Djemal why he has his sights set on a successful career in the Australian fashion industry. How…
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On fast track to gold
Junior Mabia has all the makings of a champion athlete. At age 15, he has speed, strength, agility and power beyond his years. And it…
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William McInness on the thrill of acting
Acting is just like a round of golf, Australian screen legend William McInnes reckons – it’s rare when every shot truly clicks. “There’s something intangible…
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My Brimbank: Dr Peter Mitrevski
Sunshine chiropractor Dr Peter Mitrevski has treated Brimbank residents for 20 years. But, as he tells Ben Cameron, this doc with a magic touch has…
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Arts takes Jenny to happy places
It’s been a long time between exhibitions for artist Jenny Prabhu. The 77-year-old Hoppers Crossing resident unveiled a mix of local landscapes and portraits of…
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MY BRIMBANK: Richard Carthew
After moving to Brimbank more than two decades ago, Richard Carthew became a staunch community activist. He speaks to Ben Cameron about helping Black Saturday…
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In conversation with Clementine Ford
She may have been a strong minded child with an even stronger sense of social justice, but secretly, writer Clementine Ford just wanted to be…
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Don Deeble Rising Star: Monique Conti
Monique Conti is always in the thick of the action. With a basketball in hand, she can control a game with sublime passing and spot-on…
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My Brimbank: Kathy Nguyen
Delahey mother Kathy Nguyen talks to Ashley Alasagas about her role as an educator with Brimbank Family Day Care. How long have you been…
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MY BRIMBANK: Daniel Dannock
William Angliss Institute graduate and chef Daniel Dannock, 21, talks to Ashley Alasagas about his recent Australian Overseas Foundation scholarship win and his chance to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
















