News
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Sam’s the man for junior footy
A Sydenham student is set to officiate one of the country’s largest football carnivals. Sam Dunne said his selection in the School Sport Victoria, Australian…
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Council on the path to safety
Footpath trip hazard levels have been lowered as part of the Brimbank council’s new road management plan. Under the plan, which was formally adopted by…
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Carpark cuts hit traders
A reduction in the number of carparking spaces in the VicRoads building in Sunshine could significantly impact businesses, local traders have warned. A proposed development…
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Runway causes a noise in Keilor
Keilor residents are calling for the return of a noise monitor as Melbourne Airport deliberates on a direction for its long awaited third runway. An…
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Boost for Parks Victoria’s junior ranger program
More children will be able to explore the great outdoors following a funding boost for a Parks Victoria junior ranger program. The program, which runs…
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Non-emergency police number launched
A non-emergency police phone line trialled in Brimbank earlier this year is now operating statewide. The 24-hour line will take calls about non-urgent matters such…
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Run to promote health
In an Australian first, a Caroline Springs medical centre is running a trial partnership with a popular fun run as a way of promoting a…
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Doug’s fight for right
Doug Chappel is no stranger to taking centre stage, but even he admits to having a few nerves ahead of his next performance bout. The…
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Second storey collapses during suspicious fire
It took almost 30 firefighters about an hour to bring a suspicious blaze at Keilor Downs under control this morning. Crews arrived to the Packard…
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Police investigate Keilor aggravated burglary
Police are on the hunt for gun wielding thieves following an aggravated burglary in Keilor last month. Investigators believe three unknown offenders, two of which…
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Pedestrian struck by car in St Albans
A woman in her 60s was struck by a car in St Albans this morning. Police believe the woman was crossing four lanes on St…
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My Place: Erin Tsubono
Footscray artist Erin Tsubono is the creative mind behind MakersWindow, a new art space for the whole community. She speaks with Benjamin Millar What’s…
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Council declares climate crisis
Brimbank council has joined a growing number of governments in declaring a climate emergency. The council last week unanimously passed a motion by Cr John…
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Rates cut on the way for most
Brimbank council is upbeat about its 2019-20 budget. Brimbank mayor Lucinda Congreve said the budget, adopted by the council last week, covered a number of…
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PJ parade at hospital
Sunshine Hospital staff have worn pyjamas to work – in a bid to get patients to shed theirs. The Western Health campaign is a 100-day…












