News
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Festive trees updated
A Deer Park woodworker is crafting a new branch of the Christmas tree tradition. Charlie Abela made a wooden Christmas tree for his daughter, Sharlene,…
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Steering to new success
Taylors Lakes racing prodigy Nick Schembri has capped off a remarkable year of kart racing. The 16-year-old was crowned 2018 Superkart Driver Of The Year…
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Ballarat line disruptions
A nine-day construction blitz on the Ballarat rail line is currently under way. Ballarat line users are being asked to plan ahead with trains to…
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Freemasons lodge a very public invite
Freemasons Victoria’s Western Masonic Centre will open to the public next year, offering a rare glimpse at what really goes on behind it’s traditionally closed…
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Water map marks the spot
City West Water has unveiled a new interactive map. The online tool has a variety of features and shows customers reported faults and outages as…
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Princess gets royal makeover
A bold makeover will transform Princess Street, St Albans into a hub for the arts. The $1.2 million upgrade is set to deliver improved safety,…
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Castle carols in top form
Brimbank’s Carols at the Castle event promises to be bigger than ever this year. Brimbank mayor Lucinda Congreve said more food, more songs and a…
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Bikers cop a hot summer
Motorcyclists using Brimbank roads can expect to be pulled over this summer – even if they’re not breaking any laws. Brimbank Highway Patrol Sergeant Andy…
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Kudos for unsung duo
Two unsung heroes at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College have received some due recognition. Teacher librarians Barbara Roach and Gabrielle Douglas have been shortlisted by EducationHQ…
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All eyes on donations
A Taylors Lakes optometry store is hoping to provide a clearer vision this Christmas, with a call for donations of pre-loved glasses. As part of…
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Sunshine’s property rise
The first major commercial property auction in Sunshine since it was confirmed that the Airport Rail Link route will go through the suburb has forecast…
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Gifts give big-hearted cheer
The Brimbank Giving Tree has returned – but time is running out for residents to contribute their Christmas season donations. The program provides opportunities for…
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Cannabis bust charges
Six people have been charged with a range of drug offences following the execution of warrants across Brimbank and Melton. Police last week seized almost…
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Seven years for ‘brazen’ burglary
A man who plead guilty to a 2015 armed burglary in St Albans has been sentenced in the County Court to seven years in prison.…
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Culinary mix of food and friendship
Food was the common language at Sunshine’s Visy Cares Hub when 2017 MasterChef champion Diana Chan stopped by to cook up a storm. As part…















