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Man jailed for cannabis operation at three Brimbank properties

An Essendon man has been jailed for almost four years for his involvement in cannabis growing operations across three Brimbank properties. A sentencing hearing in...

Two Deer Park men arrested following fatal shooting in Tullamarine

A man has died after a pursuit of up to 45 minutes through the northwest this morning which ended in a “tragic” shooting in a Tullamarine...

Outspoken independent heads list of female contenders for Brimbank council

  An independent firebrand heads a list of female contenders for Brimbank council. More than a third of Brimbank council’s 19 confirmed councillor candidates are women. Democracy...

Legacy: A helping hand that’s always there

Experiencing the loss of a loved one is tragic for all involved, but when you’re a confused youngster of five, the devastation can be...

Two businesses ram-raided overnight

Thousands of dollars of damage was caused after two businesses were ram-raided early Wednesday morning. The window frame and metal bars were pushed into the...

Is Millennium Man a Sunshine Icon?

Is he a keeper or an eyesore? There are people around town who want to know whether the towering muscleman statue outside Village Cinemas in...

Essendon Keilor College’s aerobics stars to compete in nationals

Eight Essendon Keilor College students will have just one-and-a-half minutes to show judges just how well they can high-kick, split leap and push-up next...

St Albans and Caroline Springs fire fighters join relay run for Burkey

Firefighter James Clarke can’t speak highly enough of “Burkey”. The St Albans station officer says Damien Burke was one of the most respected officers he...

Your guide to pronouncing Melbourne’s tongue twisters

Names are tricky … and prominent Australian linguist and current Chair of Linguistics at Monash University Professor Kate Burridge is one of the first...

“I’ve learnt my lesson”: confessed branch stacker plots Brimbank council return

A self-confessed Labor branch stacker says Brimbank council needs representatives with no political ties. Costas Socratous, a former Brimbank councillor and school bus driver for...

Brimbank’s Most Wanted – August 30, 2016

Brimbank's most wanted: Let’s help Brimbank Police. If you have any information in relation to these people, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact...

Police search for Kristian Agg

Police are appealing for public help to find Kristian Agg. The 45-year-old is wanted by police for failing to appear at court on burglary and...

North-west police crackdown on vehicle crime

Police will be out in full force as they crack down on car theft and traffic offences across the north-west region this week. Booze buses and...

Brimbank choir hitting all the right notes

A new Brimbank Central Rotary project that brings together talented young people and their elders is hitting all the right notes. Arcare Hillside residents were...

Shonky Watergardens train station lift likely to be replaced

A malfunctioning lift at Watergardens train station that reportedly breaks down nearly every second week, on average, is likely to be replaced. Western Metropolitan MLC...

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Arnott excited for Thunder challenge

New Keilor Thunder men’s coach Ash Arnott is chomping at the bit to get on court with the National Basketball League 1 South club. Arnott...