News
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Coucillors sharpen their skills
Brimbank councillors will look to become “knowledge champions” under a portfolio system. The system, which is new to Brimbank, involves councillors being appointed to specialist…
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River Valley residents push for new suburb
Residents of a Sunshine North estate have launched a petition to create a new suburb. Residents of the River Valley estate last month tabled a…
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My Brimbank: Silke Pauli
What’s your connection to Brimbank? I’ve lived in Sunshine for 38 years and I’ve been a florist for 36 years. I’ve always liked the people.…
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More police to hit our streets
Brimbank is set to have more police on the beat. From May, an additional 825 additional officers will be deployed across Victoria over a 12…
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Cyclists make their ride count
Brimbank’s streets were awash with volunteers taking part in the country’s biggest visual commuter bike rider count last week. Super Tuesday, an initiative run by…
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Clubs call for a sporting chance
Women’s participation in sport is on the rise, but some facilities in Brimbank are struggling to keep up with the demand. Albion Football Club under-18…
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Council ‘out of time’
Member for Niddrie Ben Carroll has given the Brimbank council an ultimatum – buy the former Calder Rise Primary School site or lose the opportunity…
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From Paris with love
A new performance of the famous Puccini opera La Boheme is set to light up Sydney Harbour, and a Taylors Lakes local will be taking…
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Brimbank says welcome
A new campaign designed to celebrate Brimbank’s diversity has been launched ahead of a week of cultural celebrations. The Welcome We Are Brimbank campaign features…
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Step it up for Sunshine
The Force was with patients in the children’s ward at Sunshine Hospital on Friday when they received a visit from some notable Star Wars characters.…
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Fast track to stardom
Performing on stage in front of a crowd may sound like hell to some people, but for Mia Haber it’s what she has wanted to…
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Marjorie 100 years young
Marjorie Henry has spent most of her life caring for others, but last week it was her turn to be the centre of attention as…
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Batter up for baseball
Sunshine Baseball Club is teaming up with its western suburbs counterparts to fight the tyranny of distance this winter. With junior players in the area…
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Business life: Why Australia needs to invest in small businesses
Small businesses are the backbone of Australia’s economy.
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Boy, 13, assaulted at Manor Lakes basketball court
A 13-year-old boy was assaulted at a basketball court in Manor Lakes on Saturday evening, after a group of youths demanded his phone. Police are…













