Kangaroo trapped at Caroline Springs school
A distressed kangaroo is trapped in the playground of a Caroline Springs primary school.
Wildlife Victoria’s emergency response team leader James Johnson said volunteers were...
VicPol accused of abandoning Caroline Springs
Victoria Police has been accused of abandoning Caroline Springs, where pressure on officers and the community is described as “unreal”.
The divvy van based at...
Quest to rid shopping centre of corellas
Hundreds of corellas and cockatoos have ruled the roost at Caroline Springs Square for long enough, business owners say.
Businesses started a petition last week...
Spike in burglaries in Keilor Park and St Albans
A spike in day-time burglaries in Keilor Park and St Albans has local police urging residents to be alert.
Residents living north of Calder Freeway and...
Two Brimbank suburbs break through $1m barrier
Two Brimbank suburbs have joined the $1 million property club for the first time.
A house at 4 Dubbo Street, Albion, was sold for $1.06 million...
Overnewton Castle to host charity high tea
Overnewton Castle’s rich history and grandeur will provide the backdrop for one of almost 30 high teas being held across Victoria to raise money...
Ardeer Primary School of rock
Ardeer Primary School pupils could be forming their own rock band before year’s end.
Ardeer is among 43 Victorian schools set to receive up to...
Western Health thanks volunteers
Western Health treated hundreds of volunteers to a celebratory lunch last week to thank them for the invaluable service they have provided Sunshine and...
Roundabout removal ‘doesn’t go far enough’
Angry commuters are demanding that Brimbank council widen Taylors Road, claiming plans to remove a dangerous roundabout don’t go far enough to alleviate a...
On-site doctor scheme for high schools
Local secondary schools have been invited to apply for a controversial state government program that would see doctors based in schools.
But the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has...
Charitable amnesty for overdue library books
Brimbank council is offering to pardon overdue library book fines in exchange for donations of non-perishable food.
The council is hoping the amnesty, which runs...
Bulldogs’ men’s health program kicks off again
Western Bulldogs will kickstart a new season of their men’s health program in the western suburbs next month.
The Sons of the West program has...
Master’s apprentices show their art
An art exhibition in Deer Park showcases the work of the latest batch of students of prize-winning St Albans artist Paul Borg.
The Hunt Club...
Car accidents rife in Brimbank
More cars were involved in accidents in Brimbank last year than in any other Melbourne local government area outside of the CBD, an insurance provider’s...
Jail for St Albans liquor store bandit teen
An 18-year-old man has been jailed for four years for holding up a St Albans liquor store with a meat cleaver and baseball bat.
Liah...
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As the footy season starts to wrap up, there's plenty of elation and heartbreaking stories. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic was there capturing the...
