News
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Cash splash for Sunshine pool
Brimbank council will put an unbudgeted amount of up to $250,000 towards upgrading a master plan to remodel the Sunshine Leisure Centre. The council, which…
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Lifeblood of the club
The Caroline Springs Football Club community is rolling up its sleeves and donating blood to give thanks for a mate’s life being saved. Mitch McLean,…
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Copperfield College taps into moon magic
The wonders of space and science have been celebrated at Copperfield College. Students at the school’s Sydenham campus created science experiments, built robots and printed…
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Council joins airport think-tank
Brimbank council will fork out almost $13,000 to join a coalition of councils impacted by airports. The council will join the Australian Mayoral Aviation Council…
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A very timely tale
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College students have worked against the clock to create a story book. A team of years 7 to 12 students earlier this…
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Kids urged to get into sport
There’s even more incentive for Brimbank’s younger generation to get off the couch and in to sport. Priority applications for the Brimbank council’s IN2Sport initiative…
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Residents rally to fight runway
Concerned community members have joined forces in a bid to stop a proposed north-south runway at Melbourne Airport from getting off the ground. The Melbourne…
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Footy kicks for Pakistan
Michael Gallus’ love of Australian Rules Football knows no borders. For several years, Mr Gallus has been helping to develop the game in Pakistan –…
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Reserve kicks on for sport
Two new female-friendly changerooms at Keilor Park Reserve have been opened, paving the way for women to join in myriad sports. Brimbank mayor Lucinda Congreve…
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Lady of the sea reflects on a remarkable life
An 81-year-old Russian sea captain living in Sunshine is putting some of her prized momentos up for sale. Victoria Ostrovskaya arrived in Australia in 1992…
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Funding down the drain
Brimbank council has warned $11 million could be down the drain if further funding isn’t provided for the Upper Stony Creek Transformation Project. Work on…
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A lesson in history
St Albans Primary School staff and students had 130 reasons to celebrate last week. On Friday the school marked its 130th birthday and principal Joanne…
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Leading from the front
Western Bulldogs AFLW captain Ellie Blackburn has offered some words of inspiration to staff at Sunshine Hospital. The premiership hero spoke at Western Health’s invitation.…
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Major upgrades to Sunbury line
A number of Brimbank train stations are set for upgrades as the state government prepares the Sunbury line for new high-capacity trains due to hit…
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Stamp of approval for collection
Postage stamps and sustainable gardening may seem worlds apart, but this month they’re coming together. August is Stamp Collecting Month and for this year’s theme…














