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New ten lane EJ Whitten bridge revealed

Artist impressions of how the new, 10-lane EJ Whitten Bridge will look, have been released. The state government announced on Wednesday that works would begin...

Victoria Police launches Melton Eyewatch page

Victoria Police has launched a new Facebook page to engage with Melton and Caroline Springs residents following increased safety concerns. The Eyewatch - Melton Police Service...

Brimbank Park project chosen to help children with autism

Brimbank Park has been chosen for a Victorian-first pilot project to help children on the autism spectrum play more freely. Parents can access a Parks...

Centenary grants available to remember WWI heroes

Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents can remember their lost ones and heroes of WWI’s Western Front, with centenary grants now available. Councils can apply for...

Free financial planning sessions

Michelle Hobbs no longer feels overwhelmed when she opens her bills. Earlier this year, the Melton resident completed two financial coaching courses as part of...

Sunshine Hospital hit by baby boom

Sunshine Hospital is experiencing a baby boom. The hospital welcomed 5357 babies between July 1, 2015, and June 30 this year – up from 5150...

People power saves Sunshine men’s shed from extinction

Brimbank Men’s Shed has been saved. Just a fortnight ago, the popular Sunshine hub, run by Lentara Uniting Care, was staring down the barrel of...

Parking crisis at Watergardens station sparks petition

Frustrated commuters are calling for more parking at Watergardens train station. There are 682 sealed parking spaces, plus another 550 lots leased from the Watergardens...

Government addicted to pokie windfalls, says Brimbank council

The state government is just as addicted to poker machine windfalls as addicts are, Brimbank council believes. Brimbank is the state’s leading loser on poker...

Outdoor performance space an option for Brimbank parks

Free wi-fi, an outdoor performance stage and more toilets in local parks are being considered by Brimbank council. Resident feedback to the council’s latest parks...

Caroline Springs team work with VCE students to beat the stress

As the pressure of VCE exams builds, a Caroline Springs medical team will meet local families to discuss ways to beat the stress. Active Medical...

Halving Melton’s suicide rates

A multi-million dollar plan aims to halve suicide rates in Brimbank and Melton over the next decade. The state government launched Victoria’s 10-year mental health...

Brimbank’s Most Wanted – August 3, 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...

Chronic case of hepatitis B on the rise in Brimbank

An “endemic” lack of awareness underpins Brimbank’s position as the state’s third worst area for chronic cases of hepatitis B over the past...

Fit and fast fine-tuned at Victoria University

A Victoria University study is investigating the impact of fasting combined with high-intensity interval training on weight loss and heart health. St Albans-based researchers from...

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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...