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Meth importer’s jail appeal lost

A Sydenham man who was convicted of attempting to import a commercial quantity of methylamphetamine has his bid to appeal his sentence rejected. Udochukwa Prince...

A celebration of life, family

Virginia Care has been through a lot in her life, but the Sunshine North woman has endured to celebrate her 100th birthday last week. Ms...

Police appeal for assistance after Taylors Lakes burglary

Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a burglary in Taylors Lakes last week. Police believe two men kicked open the...

Brimbank’s Most Wanted: May 22, 2018

Let’s help Brimbank Police. If you have any information in relation to these people, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact your...

Derrimut schools in spotlight

The need for a secondary school in Derrimut will be investigated by Brimbank council. Cr Lucinda Congreve has called for a council report on what...

Which way for new play

An authentic indigenous story highlighting the special relationship between a father and his daughter will show at St Albans’ Bowery Theatre next month. Which Way...

New gateway to learning

St Albans Heights Primary School has marked its 50th birthday with a lasting symbol. Earlier this month the school erected a gate designed by the...

City gets serious about waste

Kerbside rubbish collection is in for a shake-up as Brimbank council moves toward minimising its reliance on landfill. The council will review the cost and...

Big issues are at play

Two St Albans actors are preparing to take on their most challenging roles. Ave Maui and Raven Okello, both 11, will next month appear in...

Poster girl for bullying

A Derrimut student’s colourful stand against bullying has taken her to Government House in Sydney. A poster by St Lawrence Primary School grade 4 pupil...

Sharp rise in needles

The number of discarded syringes in Brimbank is raising alarm bells. In the 2016-17 financial year the council picked up 559 syringes discarded in parks,...

Flavour to become an institution

A pop up food and entertainment market has landed at Water Gardens Town Centre. The Flavour Institute will be at the shopping centre for the...

Lane fix in sight

The problem of Green Gully Road’s notorious non-existent third lane may soon be resolved. Between Driscolls Road and Old Calder Highway, Green Gully Road is...

Winston’s homeward bound

Winston the black labrador puppy escaped from his Braybrook home in November last year. His devastated owner, Tracey Luu had only brought him home four...

Green light for female signs

Female pedestrian symbols could soon become the norm in the west. The Brimbank council passed a motion during its May meeting to advocate for female...

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Strong result for VU

Victoria University (VU) has performed well in a national higher education survey. The QILT Student Experience Survey is the only comprehensive survey of...