From the Archives: The Advocate, June 21, 2016
FROM THE ARCHIVES
40 years ago
June 23, 1976
Sunshine mayor Ian Mill has been accused of misleading the council. The charge was made during a stormy...
Takes two to tango & puppetry in play – Community Calendar, June 21, 2016
Takes two to tango
Free Argentine Tango classes are available at Glen Hall, on the corner of Glengala Road and Simmie Street, Sunshine. 7.30-8.30pm on...
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,...
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Helen Bertocci in awe at community support
The family of Altona North man Roger Bertocci, who was killed going to the aid of a pregnant...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
