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Church considers school appealing Wyndham council’s decision

The group behind a proposed independent Christian primary school at Werribee South has not ruled out appealing Wyndham council’s decision to refuse a permit. Councillors...

Braybrook’s a new (online) hub for diabetics

Jeff Banfield was delivered a blow on his 52nd birthday. Besides the presents and birthday cake, he received some crushing news from his doctor. He...

Former soccer ground set for townhouse transformation

A plan to transform the home of a former National Soccer League team into 150 townhouses is closer to being realised. Brimbank council has asked...

Keilor residents most happy with Brimbank council, survey reveals

Keilor residents are the ‘most satisfied’ with Brimbank council’s performance, but roads and footpaths remain a big worry, a new survey has found. Of greatest...

Councils refuse to support Ravenhall landfill expansion

By Sumeyya Ilanbey and Ben Cameron Brimbank council says its residents need a better understanding of the environmental impacts of a proposed tip expansion in...

Police move on ‘invasion’ fears across the western suburbs

Police have moved to reassure residents they are making a dent in aggravated burglaries happening across the west. Senior Sergeant Trevor King said police have...

New era dawns for Albion Football Club

The winds of change are signalling a new era for one of Brimbank’s battling football clubs. Albion Football Club has taken a major step into...

Funnyman George Kapiniaris keeps focus in hostile footy land

Much-loved funnyman George Kapiniaris says he’s prepared to brave the throngs of Collingwood and Carlton football supporters in Melbourne’s north-west if it means he...

New voice joins debate to help break down cultural barriers

Afghan migrant Altaf Hussain wants to help break down the cultural barriers that divide people in the community. The Craigieburn resident recently joined a public...

Council’s Keilor offices to close for renovation works

Brimbank council’s Keilor offices will be closed for nearly a year as works start on a revamped “mixed community facility” to open in its...

Man with critical burns after Sunshine North explosion

A man is in a critical condition after a tin of paint thinner exploded in his hand at a Sunshine North recycling business just...

Brimbank Community and Civic Centre officially opens its doors

A new era began in Sunshine yesterday as the $52 million Brimbank Community and Civic Centre officially opened its doors to the public. Brimbank council...

Brimbank’s Most Wanted – July 26, 2016

Let’s help Brimbank Police. If you have any information in relation to these people, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact your local police...

Hope blooms on Daffodil Day for people affected by cancer

Not only does the daffodil herald the beginning of spring, it’s seen as an international symbol of hope for people affected by cancer. This year...

Kings Park man has the city’s homeless in his sights

A one-man VW Beetle-driven blanket distribution service is wrapping up Melbourne’s homeless people. Inspired by the Croatian Motorcycle Club’s blanket run, Kings Park web designer...

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Lions lose thriller

It wasn’t the start to 2025 that Taylors Lakes was hoping for as it went down in a thriller to Oakleigh in the Victorian...