$4 million to help jailed domestic-abuse survivors
Almost $4 million has been earmarked in next week’s state budget to women incarcerated at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre who have experienced “significant domestic abuse...
Cairnlea abalone poacher jailed
The Cairnlea ringleader of an illegal abalone syndicate was sentenced to almost three years’ jail last Tuesday.
A Fisheries Victoria statement said Van Nguyen, 54,...
‘St Albans High’ celebrates 60 years
Fond memories of muck-up days on the roof of the school library will be rekindled when about 800 former students and staff celebrate the...
Pit bull attack victim says breed not the issue
A Deer Park woman left physically and mentally scarred by a pit bull attack has no personal issue with the breed, but she does...
Promoting a culture of good health
A new, one day music and cultural festival in the heart of Sunshine has reminded Brimbank’s youth it’s always okay to ask for help.
The...
Residents oppose Plumpton pit
Residents and business owners are up in arms over plans for a 100 square-metre, eight metre deep pit at a Plumpton rock-crushing plant.
North Altona...
Melton line, Calder Freeway top council wish list
Electrifying the Melton train line, improving the Calder Freeway and removing three level crossings on the Sunbury line are top priorities for a Brimbank...
Relay for Life teams start fundraising campaign
When Nicole Tresize battled non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma 18 years ago, she says community support would have gone a long way to help her cope.
So when...
TAFE boost for vulnerable students
A $2.4 million funding injection will help vulnerable students remain in study at Victoria University’s TAFE division.
Announced on Monday, the funding to Victoria Polytechnic...
$560K pavillion for Bon Thomas Reserve
A $560,000 upgrade at Bon Thomas Reserve in Deer Park will boost one of Brimbank’s most multicultural cricket clubs.
The additions, to include change rooms,...
Government calls in Ravenhall tip application
The state government has ‘called in’ Cleanaway’s planning application to expand the size and extend the life of the Ravenhall tip.
The application, lodged with...
Charlotte’s on track for stardom
She may be only young, but Charlotte Baskaran already has a career to savour.
The Caroline Springs resident is a regular fixture at Keilor Little...
Caroline Springs RSL on parade
War veterans, their families and friends will be out in force for Caroline Springs RSL’s second ever Anzac Day march on Sunday.
About 100 people...
Deer Park Neighbourhood House to put kids first
A revamped $2 million Neighbourhood House at Deer Park will kickstart Australia’s first, purpose-built safe haven for children of separated parents.
Site owners Comm Unity...
Second vigil to remember Fiona
Family and friends will gather in Sunshine on Friday to remember slain mother-of-four Fiona Warzywoda.
Sunshine Business Association organised the vigil to remember Ms Warzywoda...
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Big battery build underway
Construction on one of the world’s biggest renewable energy storage batteries is now underway in Melbourne’s west.
On Wednesday, Premier Jacinta Allan and State Electricity...
