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Cricket bowled over by popularity

Cricket Victoria plans to work with the Brimbank council to accommodate the rapid growth in the game. Cricket Victoria’s Infrastructure Strategy identified the western metro...

Friends honoured to be finalists

The Compassionate Friends Victoria has been named as a finalist in a program that rewards those who help make the world a better place. The...

Big designs on fashion

A Taylors Lakes Secondary College student is within reach of a life-long dream. Budding fashion designer Christina Faggiano is still riding a high after having...

Deer Park renovation named the best

The Deer Park Club’s recent renovations have been named as Victoria’s best. The club took out the gong for best club renovation at last month’s...

Hospital budget victory

Sunshine Hospital was a big winner in last week’s state budget. The hospital will receive $29.6 million for a new emergency department, which will significantly...

School wins funding bonus

Copperfield College’s Sydenham and Delahey campuses will undergo significant upgrades thanks to a state budget windfall. The college will receive $3.5 million to upgrade and...

Council calls for more investment

Brimbank council is calling for further support from the Victorian government following last week’s state budget. Brimbank mayor Margaret Giudice said a number of projects...

calling for new cafe operator

Parks Victoria has ramped up its efforts to find a tenant to run Brimbank Park’s cafe. The cafe will be available on a lease of...

Kindness runs in the family

For most eight-year-olds, running 65 laps of their local football ground would be a bridge too far. For Teague Acreman, it’s a challenge he’s determined...

Bailey shoots for overseas career

Bailey Duffy is a man on a mission, and it’s about to take him and his basketball across the seas. Bailey, 18, is preparing to...

Rail plans right on track

Watergardens station and the Sunbury line are set for big upgrades as part of the state budget announced last week. As part of a cash...

Office sale nets council millions

Brimbank council has had a financial windfall with its former municipal offices being sold for more than twice their original estimate. The former offices on...

Council creates lobbying role

Former politician Kelvin Thomson has taken up an advocacy position with Brimbank council. Mr Thomson served in state Parliament from 1988 to 1994, and spent...

Council details MAV wish list

Gambling reform, litter management and sports funding will be high on the agenda when Brimbank council presents a number of motions at the upcoming...

‘Merciful’ jail term upheld

A St Albans man who was sentenced to jail for his role in an attempted aggravated burglary at St Albans has failed in his...

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Hidden heroes behind 1.5 million reports.

Crime Stoppers are saying thank you to Victorians for coming forward with 1.5 million reports of crime or suspicious activity. Currently, someone contacts Crime Stoppers...