Counter terrorism raids in north west
Several properties across the north west of Melbourne have been raided in relation to five Victorian men who allegedly attempted to leave Australia and...
Deer Park crossing to stay despite line duplication
A $518 million works package to duplicate the Ballarat train line will not include the removal of a dangerous Deer Park level crossing.
Western Metropolitan...
Local CFA seeks volunteers for different roles
Caroline Springs and Hillside fire brigades, which respond on average to almost 1000 fire and emergency call-outs a year, are on the lookout for...
St Albans woman a Victorian Young Achiever
Julia Truong doesn’t let a good opportunity pass her by and as soon as she hit Victoria’s legal working age, she began making ‘bubble...
Kangaroo trapped at Caroline Springs school
A distressed kangaroo is trapped in the playground of a Caroline Springs primary school.
Wildlife Victoria’s emergency response team leader James Johnson said volunteers were...
VicPol accused of abandoning Caroline Springs
Victoria Police has been accused of abandoning Caroline Springs, where pressure on officers and the community is described as “unreal”.
The divvy van based at...
Quest to rid shopping centre of corellas
Hundreds of corellas and cockatoos have ruled the roost at Caroline Springs Square for long enough, business owners say.
Businesses started a petition last week...
Spike in burglaries in Keilor Park and St Albans
A spike in day-time burglaries in Keilor Park and St Albans has local police urging residents to be alert.
Residents living north of Calder Freeway and...
Two Brimbank suburbs break through $1m barrier
Two Brimbank suburbs have joined the $1 million property club for the first time.
A house at 4 Dubbo Street, Albion, was sold for $1.06 million...
Overnewton Castle to host charity high tea
Overnewton Castle’s rich history and grandeur will provide the backdrop for one of almost 30 high teas being held across Victoria to raise money...
Ardeer Primary School of rock
Ardeer Primary School pupils could be forming their own rock band before year’s end.
Ardeer is among 43 Victorian schools set to receive up to...
Western Health thanks volunteers
Western Health treated hundreds of volunteers to a celebratory lunch last week to thank them for the invaluable service they have provided Sunshine and...
Roundabout removal ‘doesn’t go far enough’
Angry commuters are demanding that Brimbank council widen Taylors Road, claiming plans to remove a dangerous roundabout don’t go far enough to alleviate a...
On-site doctor scheme for high schools
Local secondary schools have been invited to apply for a controversial state government program that would see doctors based in schools.
But the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has...
Charitable amnesty for overdue library books
Brimbank council is offering to pardon overdue library book fines in exchange for donations of non-perishable food.
The council is hoping the amnesty, which runs...
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Seagulls, Cats win thrillers
Williamstown and Hoppers Crossing both won thrillers in the opening round of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association T20 competition.
The Seagulls snuck home by one...
