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Footpath neglect frustration

Long-time Keilor resident David Nugara has voiced his frustration with Brimbank council’s approach to footpath maintenance, highlighting the discrepancy between the replacement of concrete...

Wheeling to a close

The wheels at the Brimbank Bicycle Education Centre (BBEC) will soon be coming to a stop, after three decades of service. The BBEC, formerly known...

Prison for ’BDK’ members

Two men have been sent to prison following an aggravated home invasion in which a man was shot in the face in Wyndham Vale....

Sunshine street set to sparkle

Prepare to bring your dancing shoes to Hampshire Road as Sunshine welcomes a captivating art installation by western suburb's artist Alejandra Díaz. ‘Staying Alive!’ is...

Robot lends a hand

An advanced robotic surgical system has been installed at Footscray Hospital and begun performing successful surgeries. The computer-controlled device called the da Vinci Xi...

Sunbury Line suspended, buses replacing trains

Buses are replacing trains on the Sunbury Line between Sunshine and Watergardens, due to an emergency services incident. Trains will continue to run between Flinders...

Remembering principal Robert Brennan

Braybrook’s Caroline Chisholm Catholic College community has been rocked by the death of beloved principal Robert Brennan. Acting principal Laura Ruddick prepared a final...

Suburban Rail Loop blowout costs taxpayers extra $16b

Victorian taxpayers will fork out an extra $16 billion to build and run a portion of the Suburban Rail Loop, with an independent report...

Burnside fete makes return

The Annual Burnside Retirement Village Fete and Garage Sale is back for the first time since COVID. Residents have been working overtime to prepare the...

Egg-citing wonderland

Locals are invited to join in the fun-filled extravaganza this Sunday, March 24, as Sunshine transforms into a wonderland of Easter delights. From 11am to...

Rescue crew touch down

Students from St Albans Primary School and Glengala Primary School learnt how to stay safe around water, while meeting the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter...

Demand for hot water rebates at record levels

More Victorians than ever before, including those from Brimbank, are slashing their energy bills, with demand for the state government’s Solar Homes Hot Water...

Water grants now open

Applications are now open for this year’s round of the Greater Western Water (GWW) Thriving Communities grants and sponsorship program. Thriving Communities has been running...

The spirit of Anazc

Local students are encouraged to explore how Victorians came together to build the Shrine of Remembrance and other war memorials as part of the...

More beds for mental health

People living with mental illness or addiction issues in Melbourne’s west will soon have greater access to the support they need, with the state...

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Robot lends a hand

An advanced robotic surgical system has been installed at Footscray Hospital and begun performing successful surgeries. The computer-controlled device called the da Vinci Xi...