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There is always hope

An outreach team based at Sunshine hospital is giving hope to people at risk of suicide. The Hospital Outreach Post-suicidal Engagement (HOPE) team provides practical...

Second person charged over fatal Kings Park stabbing

A second male has been charged in relation to the fatal stabbing of a Kings Park teenager. Maaka Hakiwai, 17, was killed and his brother...

Kealba residents celebrate VCAT decision

Kealba residents are celebrating after VCAT ruled against a development plan for more than 200 apartments and townhouses on the former Kealba Secondary College...

One-way trial for Masons Road

Masons Road in Mernda will remain open to traffic for now – but will become a one-way road for six months in an effort...

Man charged over fatal stabbing

Detectives have charged a man following a fatal stabbing of a teenager in Kings Park. Maaka Hakiwai, 17, was killed and his brother Nate, 18,...

Reminder of another era to be restored

A reminder of a time gone by is set to be returned to its former glory. The historic Keilor Plains Police hut will be rebuilt...

Hospital in good health

The expansion of Sunshine Hospital’s emergency department took a giant step forward last week. A new temporary triage and ambulance and emergency services bay were...

Carers call for more out of NDIS

Two leading voices for carers in Brimbank have questioned whether the community is better off – a year after the National Disability Insurance Scheme...

My Brimbank: Mick McGuane

You’ve been the Keilor coach since 2008. I imagine there’s been some significant offers to go elsewhere in that time, what’s kept you around?   It’s...

Chemist’s Own chips in

Taylors Lakes Pharmacy is asking the community to help it support a small early learning centre in Kealba. The pharmacy is taking part in Chemists’...

Gym moves to 24-hour operation

Sunshine fitness fanatics can now workout at all hours. The health club at the Sunshine Leisure Centre is now open 24 hours a day, seven...

Drivers nabbed in weekend blitz

Brimbank police impounded 14 vehicles during the AFL grand final long weekend. During a 30-minute period on Thursday, September 26, police impounded four vehicles at...

Church chalks up 100

Sunshine’s oldest surviving church is 100 this month. The Sunshine Baptist, The Slovak Baptist and GraceWest Bible churches have used the church in that time...

House market in recovery mode

The Brimbank property market is showing strong signs of recovery, according to two leading real estate agents. Last week the RBA slashed interest rates to...

Mother says she found needle in grape purchased from Caroline Springs Aldi

Victoria Police are investigating after a woman claimed she found a needle hidden inside a grape purchased at Aldi in Caroline Springs. The woman, who...

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Cats undefeated start

Albion is content with how the first part of the Western Football League division 2 season has played out. The Cats, who had a bye...

Relief demand rises