Helen and Heinz celebrate 60 years
It started with a fight over a ball in a German pool, but more than 60 years later, Heinz and Helen Elsen are still...
Cool for kids, guaranteed
Jyle and Stephanie Edgell and Antonio Pavone (pictured) escaped the summer heat at St Albans Leisure Centre last week. They were among hundreds of...
Cool crafts for kids
School holidays have kept Brimbank libraries busier than ever, with a host of holiday activities to keep the children entertained … and plenty more...
Play it cool for pets
Brimbank pet owners are reminded to keep their animals cool this summer, and don’t spare the ice cubes. With hot weather ahead, PETstock Taylors...
Bad smell? EPA investigates
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The Environment Protection Authority received more than 200 odour complaints up to 8pm last night as a strong odour hung over the north west of Melbourne.
Reports...
Dramatic police arrest
Two people have been arrested in Braybrook after they allegedly fled from police in Wangaratta this afternoon.
The pair were spotted by police in a...
Man critical after Sunshine stabbing
A man is in a critical condition and two women are in hospital with life threatening injuries following a stabbing in Sunshine last Thursday...
Man and dog in boat rescue drama
An elderly man and his dog have been rescued after their tinny started taking on water off Altona beach on Wednesday morning.
Police said 75-year-old...
Brimbank: Victoria’s drug crime capital
By Ben Cameron and Samantha Walker
Brimbank is Victoria’s number one hotspot for drug crime, according to the latest crime statistics.
The region is number one in...
No show for speeding driver
A P-plater driving his father’s show car was caught travelling more than 90 kilometres an hour over the speed limit in Sydenham last night.
The...
Brooklyn firm fined $200,000 for ‘rotting carcass’ odour
UPDATE
A Brooklyn meat rendering company that caused a ‘rotting carcass’ smell so bad it stopped nearby residents from inviting visitors to their homes has been...
Fines likely over Sydenham Road illegal dumping
Another two residents have been identified as illegal dumpers by Brimbank council in a Delahey street known as a hotspot for hoon behaviour and...
Plans for children of alcoholics support group
The spouse of a long-time drinker wants to set up a support group at Sydenham Neighbourhood House for family members and friends of alcoholics.
Therese,...
St Albans church theft a blessing in disguise
A shocking theft has turned out to be a blessing in disguise for people in need across the state this Christmas.
Brimbank community groups, schools,...
Happy hundredth birthday, Molly
One of Brimbank’s oldest residents celebrated her 100th birthday a few days early last weekend with a celebration at Overton Lea Nursing Home in...
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The glory and heartbreak
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...
