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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…
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Labor’s plan to hold the west
The Labor Party has spent the past three years running the state. But come November, will they be re-elected? Charlene Macaulay sits down with Premier…
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Mental health care is a rewarding career
For Rory Dalton, working as an emergency mental health clinician at Werribee Mercy Hospital means he gets an opportunity to help vulnerable people every day.…
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Young star shines bright
A young Brimbank actor is all set to pass her toughest screen test yet. Victoria Giannarakis will light up the screen at Hawthorn’s Lido Cinemas…
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Council counts cost of recycling
Brimbank council is making contingency plans about how to accommodate a potential rise in fees it pays for kerbside recycling collection. Recycling giant Visy earlier…
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Sunshine work goes on
The next round of upgrades to transform the “heart” of Sunshine has begun. With Hampshire Road having undergone significant redevelopment and beautification work in the…
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Scouts scope for growth
Construction has started on a new Scout adventure activity centre for Burnside Heights. Work on the 600-square-metre hub, which will be located next to Burnside…
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Welcome focus for St Albans
St Albans will soon receive improved pathways and increased street lighting. Brimbank council announced the $1.35 million project will go ahead after its bid for…
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Clean up crew brighten park
Burnside Heights Recreation Reserve is back in pristine condition after 30 volunteers took part in a Clean Up Australia Day outing. The group, comprising staff…
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Green Gully ‘carpark’ fix urged
Brimbank council will call on VicRoads to discuss the traffic issues along Green Gully Road with the community. Brimbank mayor Margaret Giudice said it was…
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Lights action for Albion
Two Albion intersections on Ballarat Road are in line to receive long sought-after traffic lights. Brimbank mayor Margaret Giudice said the council had been told…













