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Jobs tactic to fight crime

Victoria Police is throwing its support behind young people in the west as part of its campaign to steer them away from crime and...

Reading a new record

Keilor Downs College stepped up to the Premier’s Reading Challenge in a big way, powering past its target to set a new benchmark. The school’s...

New chief for Western Health

Western Health has a new chief executive. Russell Harrison was appointed to the position earlier this month after five years with the organisation. During his time...

New group to open doors for victims of violence

After sharing her experience as a victim of violence, Brimbank deputy mayor Georgina Papafotiou was flooded with calls of support. That support was so strong...

A familiar tale with a topical twist

A familiar tale gets a topical twist when the Poppy Seed Theatre Festival returns in 2017. Sunshine actor Pallavi Waghmode plays a starring role in...

Police operation sweeps crime from streets

A two-day Victoria Police operation has targeted high volume crime in Sunshine and St Albans. Members from multiple units took to the street earlier this...

Taking strides towards cystic fibrosis awareness

Five-month old Noah Acreman has endured more challenges in his short life than many. The little boy suffered breathing difficulties at four weeks of age...

Leisure centres set for major upgrades

By Tate Papworth   The St Albans Leisure Centre is set for a $50 million makeover. While plans are still in their infancy, Brimbank mayor John Hedditch...

Soccer star on the rise

Luke Duzel is starting to turn heads in Australian soccer circles, after the gifted teenager played two international tournaments and a national championship in...

My Brimbank: Bob Taylor

Bob Taylor is the production manager at Stereo 974 radio in Braybrook, and has been in the entertainment industry for 60 years. He spoke...

Bike buddies step up their game

A partnership between Brimbank Bicycle Education and Taylors Lakes Secondary College is bearing fruit, with young mentors making a difference. What started as having students...

Mentor program gets results

Year 11 students from Copperfield College, Delahey, have finished a year-long mentoring program, and the results are showing. Students in VCAL courses at the school...

No dramas for star of Sunshine

He’s being stopped in the streets for autographs and recognised wherever he goes, but Sunshine actor/basketballer Wally Elnour is still in disbelief at the...

Sunshine photos a hit

Fresh on the back of the success of the TV series Sunshine, the Sunshine Photo Project is showing the suburb in a new light. The...

Mayor reflects on year of change

John Hedditch is one week away from completing his tenure as Brimbank's first mayor for eight years. He chats to Ewen McRae How are you...

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