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A swimming success

A women-only swimming program is helping migrants and refugees learn to swim and adjust to life in a new country. The program, an Asylum Seeker...

Budget blast by Greens MP

For Sunshine Greens MP Huong Truong, the recent state budget is a “missed opportunity”. Ms Truong, who is a Western Metropolitan member in Victoria’s upper...

Ravenhall tip fight far from over

Brimbank council will appear before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal next month to continue its opposition to the expansion of the Ravenhall tip. The...

Small step to make big difference

A Sunshine charity is determined to raise $18,000 so it can bolster its work in helping children. The Refugee Migrant Children Centre has been working...

Paws for a good cause

Simon Reddy and Tracy Azzopardi love their four-legged friends, and they’re gearing up to show everyone just how much. The St Albans couple will join...

New mentor program a cut above

Young Brimbank scissor slingers are learning from the best through a new training program. As part of a council pilot program, Just Kutz, eight young...

Mystery surrounds Cairnlea’s newest millionaire

A Cairnlea shopper is a new millionare after winning division one in TattsLotto's Saturday superdraw - only they don't know it yet. The mystery winner...

Brooklyn stink prompts EPA action

A Brooklyn company has been put on notice for creating a stink for nearby residents, who say the stench is so bad they have...

Truganina man arrested

Police have arrested a Truganina man after a vehicle was driven erratically through Laverton North this morning. About 1.45am, a white Mercedes Benz was seen travelling...

City parks leap ahead

Two Brimbank parks are ready for play after significant upgrades. McCoubrie Reserve in West Sunshine and Jamieson Street Reserve in St Albans have had playgrounds, picnic...

Station paths on a roll

Work has begun on a new shared cycling and walking path to link Sunshine station to Albion station. The $1.3 million project will better connect...

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...

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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...