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...
Worth a look: Stories of the week
Pair charged over Bacchus Marsh shooting death
The live-in girlfriend of a Bacchus Marsh man shot dead on Tuesday has been charged with his murder...
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...
8 things to do in and around Brimbank
Judo, play group places
The Tin Shed in St Albans has several vacancies in its judo class held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7pm. The...
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...
9 things to do in and around Brimbank
Give netball a go
Enjoy netball? Come along to Rock up Netball at Keilor Basketball and Netball Stadium at 10am on Tuesdays throughout May. Join...
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...
7 things to do in Brimbank
Money workshop
A free, money workshop at Delahey Community Centre on Thursday, May 12, will provide legal information about your obligations when it comes to...
College move helps young rower sprint ahead
Life in the western suburbs suits Charlotte Morris.
The talented 16-year-old moved to Maribyrnong at the start of the year from Euroa with the goal...
Worth a look: Stories of the week
Death Row for Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan the roaming ram might have just 14 days left to live. Moorabool council decided this week that the 10-year-old house-raised...
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...
7 things to do in Brimbank
Neighbourly expo
The Neighbourhood House Community Expo will provide a series of taster classes at Brimbank shopping centre on May 11. Activities will include mask...
Worth a Look: Stories of the week
Cat found after 70km trip in rubbish skip
A little girl’s faith and a chance sighting in Bacchus Marsh led to a happy reunion between...
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...
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Survivor wins the battle
After a courageous battle, Myrniong’s Lynn Burgess conquered cancer in just over a year.
She spotted a lump on her armpit while shaving while pregnant...
