News
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Pokies ‘health crisis’
Brimbank continues to top the state for pokies losses. Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation data shows that pokies venues in Brimbank took more…
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West woes in $50b rail loop plan
Plans to build a $50 billion Suburban Rail Loop won’t alleviate the west’s transport woes, according to a transport advocacy group. A 90-kilometre underground rail…
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Leisure centre’s sign of support
Brimbank council is calling on the community to support the revamp of St Albans Leisure Centre by signing a new pledge wall. The wall, in…
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Birth of an edgy sound
After a lifetime in music, and 11 years working on his solo project, West Sunshine artist Peter Nigido is ready to release his new EP.…
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Soccer growth fuels pitch report
Brimbank is in desperate need of more soccer pitches, according to a new report. Football Federation Victoria’s State Football Facilities strategy to 2026, released last…
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A grand thrill for Ella
Setting foot on the hallowed MCG turf would be a dream come true for any kid, yet Ella Mozjerin has done just that and is…
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St Albans woman $2 million richer
A St Albans woman says she’s looking forward to ticking a few things off her bucket list after winning more than $2 million in Saturday’s…
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Police hunt for murder suspect in Keilor
Homicide Squad detectives, Fugitive Taskforce and the Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit are currently in Keilor as part of an ongoing search for Jonathan Dick. Police…
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Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson
FB: How would you rate your cooking skills? LH: On a scale of one to 10, I’d say a solid seven. I’m not brilliant, but I’m pretty…
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Diggers Rest estate refused
A proposal to subdivide a five-hectare block in Diggers Rest into 93 lots, with only one access point into the estate, has been knocked back.…
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Melton budget funding call
Do you need money for a community project? Or maybe you’ve identified a road that’s in desperate need of upgrades. Melton council is preparing its…
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Taylors Hill crowded houses lament
When Samantha moved into her dream home in Taylors Hill 13 years ago, she knew an empty paddock behind her would inevitably be developed. But…
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Council gets satisfaction
Community satisfaction with the Brimbank council continues to improve. The council received its results from the annual Local Government Community Survey last week, which show…
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Residents fight former school development
Keilor Park residents have lodged a petition objecting to Development Victoria’s plans for 46 Eliza Street. The petition was lodged with the Brimbank council at…
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Packaged with care
A dedicated group of volunteers is giving patients at Sunshine Hospital one less thing to worry about. For the past six years the team at…










