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Family puts hope in new therapy

Jorge Vlahos-Moffitt is desperate to lead a normal life. At the age of 10 he was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The disorder has had...

Coucillors sharpen their skills

Brimbank councillors will look to become “knowledge champions” under a portfolio system. The system, which is new to Brimbank, involves councillors being appointed to specialist...

From Paris with love

A new performance of the famous Puccini opera La Boheme is set to light up Sydney Harbour, and a Taylors Lakes local will be...

Brimbank says welcome

A new campaign designed to celebrate Brimbank’s diversity has been launched ahead of a week of cultural celebrations. The Welcome We Are Brimbank campaign features...

Step it up for Sunshine

The Force was with patients in the children’s ward at Sunshine Hospital on Friday when they received a visit from some notable Star Wars...

Fast track to stardom

Performing on stage in front of a crowd may sound like hell to some people, but for Mia Haber it’s what she has wanted...

Marjorie 100 years young

Marjorie Henry has spent most of her life caring for others, but last week it was her turn to be the centre of attention...

Batter up for baseball

Sunshine Baseball Club is teaming up with its western suburbs counterparts to fight the tyranny of distance this winter. With junior players in the area...

Business life: Why Australia needs to invest in small businesses

Small businesses are the backbone of Australia’s economy.

Boy, 13, assaulted at Manor Lakes basketball court

A 13-year-old boy was assaulted at a basketball court in Manor Lakes on Saturday evening, after a group of youths demanded his phone. Police are...

Labor’s plan to hold the west

The Labor Party has spent the past three years running the state. But come November, will they be re-elected? Charlene Macaulay sits down with...

Mental health care is a rewarding career

For Rory Dalton, working as an emergency mental health clinician at Werribee Mercy Hospital means he gets an opportunity to help vulnerable people every...

Young star shines bright

A young Brimbank actor is all set to pass her toughest screen test yet. Victoria Giannarakis will light up the screen at Hawthorn’s Lido Cinemas...

Council counts cost of recycling

Brimbank council is making contingency plans about how to accommodate a potential rise in fees it pays for kerbside recycling collection. Recycling giant Visy earlier...

Sunshine work goes on

The next round of upgrades to transform the “heart” of Sunshine has begun. With Hampshire Road having undergone significant redevelopment and beautification work in the...

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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...