Vinnies’ plea on poverty
The rising cost of living is driving more and more families to the brink of poverty and putting a strain on support services.
That’s the...
Teenager stabbed in Sunshine carpark
A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a stab wound following an argument in a Sunshine carpark on Monday night.
Detective Senior Constable Scott...
Frustration over phone services
Caroline Springs residents are among Victoria’s most frustrated phone and internet users, according to a new report.
The recently released Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman’s annual report...
New council delivers for Brimbank
In the first annual report since councillors took over from administrators, Brimbank council has been described as putting in a “huge effort”.
The 2016-17 report,...
Techies find a new space
Brimbank tech heads will soon have a new way to learn and develop ideas, with the launch this week of the Brimbank Hackerspace.
The brainchild...
Soccer champs on a high
Catholic Regional College Sydenham sits on top of the school soccer mountain, after taking out the Premier School’s Cup recently.
The college – which is...
Council joins VicRoads fight
Brimbank council has called on the state government to reverse a VicRoads decision to remove licence testing and roadworthy checks from services at its...
Prison for armed crime spree
A man who carried out armed robberies in Brooklyn, Williams Landing and Tarneit in July, 2016, has been sentenced to six years prison.
Benjamin Sweet...
West’s greening zone branches out
Melbourne’s west is feeling the positive effects of a major tree planting program, according to a new study from RMIT University.
The study looked at...
Mother Nature gets helping hand
Brimbank council has released a draft Habitat Connectivity Plan for community consultation, with the aim of better preserving native flora and fauna in the...
A fashion star in the making
On a night of colourful frocks, elegant gowns and head-turning ensembles, one St Albans Secondary College student stole the show.
Anh Hoang took home three...
Choir set to usher in the festive season
Members of the Western Health Singers choir are preparing for one of their biggest annual performances.
The group will help usher in the festive season...
Students to become teachers
At the beginning of the year, a group of computer coding club students at St Albans’ Catholic Regional College began brainstorming ideas to promote...
My Brimbank
What is your connection to Brimbank?
Until recently, I had lived in Brimbank all my life. I grew up in Deer Park and went to...
Students embrace walking in the West
Sydenham-Hillside Primary School pupils have been stepping out in this year’s VicHealth Walk to School program.
Teacher Henry Nicdao says the initiative helped ease vehicle...
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