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Five-star fire station build begins

Construction on the largest Metropolitan Fire Brigade station to be built in 30 years has begun in Derrimut. The station, which is set to significantly...

Sunshine to transform under bold new vision

Former Premier Steve Bracks has unveiled a bold plan to create 50,000 new jobs in Sunshine, capitalising on the major transport investments and the...

Callee defies all odds

Doctors didn’t expect Callee Petropoulous to ever walk, talk or live beyond the age of 12. But the 24 year-old from Caroline Springs has defied...

Bus changes to meet demand

Three new bus services are better connecting passengers from Sunshine South to the city. Routes 216, 220 and 429 have been in place since late...

Share in Christmas joy

The countdown to Christmas is well and truly on in Caroline Springs, with Santa and his helpers sharing a special breakfast at CS Square...

Braybrook tops home burglary list

Braybrook has the dubious title of Melbourne’s burglary capital, according to research produced by the RACV. The insurance company’s annual burglary statistics report revealed the...

An event for the ages

New Age Wrestling will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a spectacular main event. High-flying cruiserweights, hard-hitting brawlers and the company’s best wrestlers will gather at...

Suspected fire reported at Kealba landfill site

A fire burning within a waste cell at the Kealba Landfill site is believed to be the source of a "toxic, smokey chemical" smell. Residents...

Green light for Parsons upgrade

JR Parsons Reserve will finally receive a much-needed facility upgrade. In February Star Weekly revealed that the club rooms used by the Grand United Cricket...

Council focus on indoor sports

Land at Sunshine College’s Ardeer South campus could be earmarked for a new six to 12 court indoor sports stadium. Brimbank council will ask the...

Golden roles for actors

When Charlie Bucket unwraps his chocolate bar and reveals a golden ticket, it's the start of a magical journey that feels to good to...

Residents ready for runway fight

Keilor residents are vowing to continue their fight against Melbourne airport's planned third runway. Earlier this month Melbourne Airport’s revealed a north-south facing runway was...

Building social connections

Isolation is known to be a risk factor when it comes to suicide and that’s why neighbourhood houses across communities are striving to increase...

Village of the young

Parents of preschool aged children in Ardeer and Albion won't be short of things to do over the next 12 months. A group of parents...

Toxic smell sparks health fears

The state's environmental watchdog is calling on members of the community to help it find the source of a toxic smell. Residents in Kealba have...

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Devils ready for challenge

Keilor Park is up for the challenge in the Essendon District Football League women’s division 1 competition. The Devils have reformed their women’s team after...