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Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...

Twins chance to win

It might seem like deja vu because the Twins Charter Little League Development Baseball Team has once again made it to nationals and needs...

Police target knife-related crime

As community concerns continue to grow over knife-related incidents in Brimbank, police say they are investing “significant energy” into tackling the issue. Brimbank Acting Inspector...

AFL legend inspires at-risk kids

Former AFL star-turned-media figure Brenden Fevola shared the highs and lows of his personal and professional life in a bid to inspire a group...

Community volunteers bring galactic cheer out west

The Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s (JKWC) hospital was buzzing with excitement on May 2, as it played host to a special visit from...

Man brandishing knife arrested at Watergardens

Police have arrested a Sunshine man after he was seen allegedly brandishing a knife inside Watergardens Shopping Centre in Taylors Lakes on Friday, May...

My Place

Brimbank local and disability advocate, Despina Havelas, chats to Hannah Hammoud about her connection to the community. Tell us a bit about yourself and...

Community comes together for fun and fitness

The return of Walking football to the Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium has been a hit among locals. Walking football is a fun and inclusive way...

Creating a green legacy

Keilor’s Overnewton Anglican Community College has been nominated as a finalist in the School Volunteer of the Year category of the 2024 ResourceSmart Schools...

Striking a chord in Melbourne’s music scene

Musicians from across Melbourne’s inner west recently gathered at the Williamstown Town Hall for the first official performance of the Inner West Symphony Orchestra. Established...

Rise and run in the west

Residents of the western suburbs have a new reason to lace up their shoes and hit the pavement, with the launch of a vibrant...

Connection and support for older LGBTIQA+ Victorians

The state government has announced $4.5 million in funding for Switchboard to deliver the Pride in Ageing program with the aim to help older...

New school and cycle paths for Kororoit

A suite of new infrastructure projects in Kororoit has been announced by the state government to help more families access essential services close to...

Plan to ‘revitalise’ Alfrieda Street

A plan for a "greener, safer and better-connected" Alfrieda Street has been adopted by Brimbank council. The Alfrieda Street public realm master plan was adopted...

Midwife mums Jess and Carolyn

March was a record month of births at the Bacchus Marsh Maternity Hospital. Among the babies born was Henley, who has a very special...

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Aussies urged to roll up their sleeves

With one in three people experiencing high blood pressure, Australians, including those in Brimbank, are being urged to visit their local doctor or pharmacist...

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