Mayor slams pokies restrictions
Recently imposed restrictions on Victorian poker machine venues will do little to ease Brimbank’s gambling problem, according to mayor John Hedditch.
Last month the state...
Cars impounded in Sunshine West operation
Brimbank Highway Patrol members scored a two for one following a booze bus operation in Sunshine West overnight.
Officers were manning the site on Fitzgerald...
Two for one booze patrol
Brimbank Police scored a two-for-one deal at a booze bus operation in Sunshine West on Sunday night.
Highway patrol officers were manning the site on...
Chef Bridget Bottcher takes culinary gold
Footscray chef Bridget Bottcher has scored a sizzling course win in Australia’s longest-running culinary competition.
Ms Bottcher, 22, took home gold for her entrée and...
Armed robber pleads guilty
A man who robbed a Maidstone bottle shop and attempted to rob supermarkets in Braybrook and Footscray in late 2016 has been sentenced to...
Visa deadline looms for family
The family of Florence and Sheryil Allen are still holding out hope of a last-minute reprieve in their visa application, with just a week...
Deputy mayor to provide a voice for Brimbank’s most vulnerable
As a victim of violence, Brimbank deputy mayor Georgina Papafotiou is determined to be a leading voice for Brimbank’s vulnerable women and children.
At last...
Peek behind shed door
Brimbank’s Men’s Sheds will throw their doors open to the public this week as the establishments take part in a week of celebration.
The second...
Fitness fundraiser fun
The motto of Tanya and Andrew Carroll is “live strong”.
It’s part of the name of their personal training business and it’s the reason they...
Young bakers happy to go on show
A group of Braybrook students are hoping they have what it takes in the bake stakes after entering a collection of cakes in the...
Powerball winner spoils grandkids
A Keilor East grandmother said she plans to spoil her grandchildren after taking home $25 million in Powerball winnings on Friday.
The woman, who wished to...
Chess students mastered again
Students at Copperfield College Sydenham campus have battled it out with chess champion Leon Kempen.
Fifteen students from the college’s chess club played took on...
Dreamworks comes alive at Watergardens
Some of the world’s best-loved animation characters will be up in lights at Watergardens Town Centre during the school holidays.
The “Lights by DreamWorks –...
Brimbank to review Australia Day celebrations
Brimbank council hasn’t ruled out dumping January 26 Australia Day celebrations.
Mayor John Hedditch said the council would review its Indigenous Action Plan later this...
Council remains neutral on marriage debate
Brimbank council has opted to maintain a neutral stance on same sex marriage, but is supporting community members feeling unease as a result of...
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