Increase in burglary and theft offences in the Macedon Ranges
People are being urged to play it smart and lock their houses, sheds and cars following an increase in burglary and theft offences in...
Big expansion to Wyndham electoral roll
If you notice Wyndham polling centres are a little busier than usual as you cast your vote this Saturday, it’s because of a 15...
Islamic youth centre rejection may be appealed
The Islamic group backing plans for a youth centre at Hoppers Crossing will consider its options after Wyndham council refused a permit for the...
Sunshine picked as employment hub
The state government has reconfirmed Sunshine as one of Melbourne’s, and Victoria’s, six largest employment hubs.
The Metropolitan Planning Authority (MPA), the body set up...
Brimbank council owed nearly $8 million in rates
Brimbank ratepayers owe the council almost $8 million in unpaid rates and there has been a near-15 per cent jump in residents needing payment...
Paid parking may be introduced in residential areas of Sunshine
Paid parking may be introduced in residential areas of Sunshine.
With Albion, St Albans and Sunshine train station carparks “at or beyond capacity”, consultants have...
St Albans man killed by passing truck on Western Ring Road
A man has been killed by a truck on the Western Ring Road after stepping out of a car to be sick.
The 34-year-old man...
Headspace’s immediate future not in jeopardy
A director of youth mental health service Headspace has quelled fears for the centre’s immediate future, just days out from a funding shake-up.
Come July...
My Place: Janet Dillon loves to keep busy in Brimbank
Janet Dillon says she’s the type who will sleep when she’s six feet under.
This uber-busy takes a moment to talk to Ben Cameron about...
Ferguson Plarre bakery still in family hands 115 years on
Ken Cootes finished his baking apprenticeship at Ferguson Plarre in 1965.
He was just 17, and would continue working for the family-owned company for 50...
Taylors Lakes students have ink on their fingers
Natalie Williams loves to read.
So much so that she’ll skip lunchtime outdoors once a week to be a part of Taylors Lakes Secondary College’s...
Two mates ready to join in the Mystery Box Rally
Two close friends since primary school will hit the open roads of South Australia and beyond for five days in September for a boutique...
Braybrook artist gives parents’ room a splash of inspiration
A newly opened parents’ room at a Braybrook shopping centre has been given a last-minute splash of colour and inspiration from a talented local...
Trivia night for the Western Emergency Relief Network
Big fridges and sharp minds are needed for a massive fundraiser at Caroline Springs next month.
Hosted by Ian Rawlings of Neighbours and Sons and...
Sunshine’s Tyna Gi to serenade judges with an Alicia Keys tune
Tyna Gi hasn’t made her mind up yet, but she’s thinking she’ll serenade the judging panel with an Alicia Keys tune.
The Sunshine singer will...