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Match made in heaven
From the outset, Alex and Marie Ellard of Taylors Hill were an unlikely couple. She was a city girl, and an only child and still…
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Pair fined over dog charges
Two women have been found guilty of animal cruelty charges at the Sunshine Magistrates Court. The court heard that a Brimbank council animal management officer…
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Shorten commits to west
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will make the west a personal priority should he become Australia’s next prime minister. Touring the St Albans Leisure Centre last…
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Double delight for Hume Drive
By Joanna Catalano Brimbank residents can rejoice as the opening of the Hume Drive expansion doubles the available lanes on the busy road. Work has finished…
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A buyer’s market
Fresh produce and a bevy of arts and crafts will be a regular fixture on the picturesque banks of Lake Caroline. The Caroline Springs Rotary…
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Business of being kids
By Joanna Catalano St Albans Primary celebrated student creativity and talent at the school’s ‘market day’ held earlier this month. Over 10 weeks, the school’s years…
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Schools eye off Keilor Park site
Two local schools have shown interest in taking over the former Keilor Park Primary School site. The Eliza Street site has been the centre of…
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Libs promise major sports club upgrade
The Keilor Sports Club could soon be set for a major upgrade. Liberal candidate for Niddrie Ben Reeson has pledged $300,000 to extend the existing…
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Imaginations unleashed
Technology, art, design and food have collided into an exhibition to remember at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College. Imagine, the Braybrook school’s annual exhibition, last week…
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Happy snapper catch for angler
A Kings Park angler reeled in a whopping snapper after being caught in a storm off Altona over the Melbourne Cup long weekend. Frank Panzera…
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My Brimbank: Vicky Giancola
What’s your connection to the community? We’ve lived in Caroline Springs for 14 years. I’ve also been a member of a local running group for…
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Council pokies fight rolls on
Brimbank council is continuing its call for restrictions on gaming machines following a state government decision that will allow new machines in a neighbouring municipality.…
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Brimbank’s trophy visit
One of the most sought-after prizes in world sport was wheeled into Keilor’s Overnewton Anglican Community College last week. The English Premier League Trophy and…
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West test for diabetes
A revolutionary Western Health program is improving diabetes detection across Victoria. Western Health researchers have created screening software to enable the early detection of patients at…
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New building is a top formula for college
Marian College in Sunshine West has unveiled a new building to cater for its growing community. The new science and VCAL building, named after Sister…















