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The west versus the rest

What does the average house price in the west buy around the world? Getting sick of the traffic on the West Gate? The carpark on the Calder? If you feel like a change, have a look at what the median house price in the west – currently about $586,000 – can buy you around the globe. After all, it’s always nice to have options.

Melton courts a new stadium

A new stadium with five indoor basketball courts has been earmarked for Toolern, while Caroline Springs Stadium will be expanded from three courts to...

Turf time as grant helps Craigieburn Cricket Club

Craigieburn’s VI Foster Reserve will be brought back to match condition with the help of a grant from McEwen MP Rob Mitchell. The grant, which...

Council appoints ‘new’ CEO

Helen Morrissey has been appointed as Brimbank City Council’s chief executive officer. Ms Morrissey has been serving in the role in an interim capacity since...

Brimbank crime slides

Crimes recorded in Brimbank have dropped by 11.5 per cent. Figures released by the Crime Statistics Agency last week show that 17,300 offences took place...

Sticking up for hockey

Get your hockey on. The Caroline Springs Hockey Club, with the support of Melton City Council, is holding two free hockey classes for children, on...

Match time at Delahey Tennis Club

Delahey Tennis Club is ready for another big summer, following the re-opening of two reconstructed courts recently. The two synthetic grass courts were refurbished at...

Brimbank’s Most Wanted: December 14, 2017

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...

Tournament to showcase community’s best

The South Sudanese Australian National Football Association is bringing one of its biggest events to Brimbank. This weekend, Keilor Park Recreation Reserve will play host...

Friends of Hanging Rock release history book

Friends of Hanging Rock has published the first comprehensive chronicle of the famous landmark. Hanging Rock – A History aims to provide answers to many...

One dead, one in custody after shooting in Deer Park

By Tammy Mills/The Age One man is dead and another is in custody following a suspected shooting in Deer Park on Wednesday afternoon. The victim was found...

Arrest breakthrough in Paul Duncanson murder probe

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a 26-year-old Sunshine West man following the death of a man in Braybrook on Saturday night. Police allege brothers Paul and Sean Duncanson...

Brimbank names new CEO

Helen Morrissey has been appointed chief executive officer at Brimbank City Council. Ms Morrissey, who has been serving as acting CEO since July, said she's...

MY PLACE: Holly Glavich

Williamstown teenager Holly Glavich is working hard to help others. She speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak.   What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay? I have lived in Williamstown...

Police hunt for men involved in brutal Braybrook death

Homicide detectives are continuing to hunt for up to six men involved in the brutal death of a Braybrook man in an incident that...

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Kabbadi is coming to Victoria

Tickets for the first ever Pro Kabbadi League exhibition match to be played on Australian soil are now on sale. Kabaddi – the second biggest...

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