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Police step up homicide investigation

An information caravan has been set up in Sydenham as police hope for a breakthrough in the brutal death of Vicki Ramadan. The 77-year-old’s body...

Leap of faith pays off

Two years ago, Victoria University Polytechnic graduate Ronald Ramos swapped his career as an IT specialist to become a visual artist. At 36, the late-blooming...

Vandals strike statues

Vandals have destroyed popular artworks at Antwerp Drive Reserve in Keilor Downs. The wooden totem poles featuring native animals were destroyed earlier this month. On its...

Women ready to tee off

The Keilor Golf Club is calling on local women to hit the green. In a bid to raise its numbers, the club has begun a...

Top marks for Brimbank schools

Brimbank schools are celebrating their achievements following the release of Naplan results. The Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) updated its My School website...

Copper theft bill tops $1 million

Copper wire thefts have cost the Brimbank community more than $1 million in the past 18 months. Council’s infrastructure and city services director Neil Whiteside...

Auction action a boost for Artspace

The Sunshine Print Artspace is a year old – and to celebrate it is holding an auction of quality artworks. More than 50 works have...

Pokies deal on the table

Brimbank council says its position on electronic gaming machines remains clear, despite reports the council could seek gaming industry funding to help build the...

Get your game on

Sunshine Plaza and Maidstone United Soccer Club are hoping to unearth the next generation of Socceroos and Matildas. The Plaza is set to host an...

In brief

Hard rubbish on call Brimbank council will introduce a new way for households to get rid of hard waste from July 1. The new at-call...

No arrests over violent rampage in Sunshine

Police are yet to lay any charges in relation to a violent crime spree which took place in Sunshine last month. Three people were taken...

Bus fleet goes green

A fleet of new hybrid technology buses will soon be rolled out on Brimbank roads. All 50 buses in the hybrid fleet will be in...

Council puts a lid on food waste

Brimbank residents have even more incentive to embrace their greener side. The council has introduced a new home composting program, which offers rebates on composting...

Boom gates are back

A final twist has been added to the Melton Highway level crossing removal. Kyneton sculptor Jason Waterhouse has recreated the original boom gates in a...

Dry argument for lake

When residents bought into the newly developed Cairnlea area just over a decade ago, they thought they were buying properties with picturesque water views. But...

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Deer Park man arrested after alleged attempted theft of car in...

A Deer Park man has been arrested after he allegedly attempted to steal a car in Deanside on Sunday night. Police said it is alleged...