Victoria University cuts 300 jobs to save $50 million
UPDATE: Victoria University will shed about 300 staff as it battles to find up to $50 million in savings by 2016.
A “perfect storm” of...
Shorten concedes shortcomings on ‘killer crossings at St Albans’
The former state government did not do enough to address the “terrible, killer crossings at St Albans”, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten conceded yesterday.
Premier Dennis...
Sunshine College campuses to unite in two sites under $19.4m overhaul
Sunshine College’s four campuses could be merged on to two sites in north and west Sunshine by 2017 as part of a $19.4 million...
East-west link: Brooklyn, Sunshine West land could be taken
Industrial land in Brooklyn and Sunshine West could be acquired by the state government as it releases details on the western section of the...
Dedicated platforms at Sunshine station for Ballarat line services
Ballarat train services will now stop at new, dedicated platforms at Sunshine train station following Regional Rail Link works over the Easter and Anzac...
New Sunshine artworks to cost council $130,000
Three locations around Sunshine’s CBD will house new art works costing Brimbank council almost $130,000.
To be installed by the end of the financial year,...
St Albans: Main Road level crossing to go, station to move underground
UPDATE
Major works for the removal of the St Albans level crossing won't start until next year.
A state government spokesperson told the Weekly detailed design...
Sunshine stabbing: Tragedy fuels cry for greater support
Under-funded support services for vulnerable women are struggling to meet demand, according to Women’s Health West chief executive Robyn Gregory.
Urging the state government to...
Quick fixes wrong as focus turns to ‘glorious new monument’, says resident
A Keilor Downs resident of nearly 50 years has accused Brimbank council of neglecting basic infrastructure such as footpaths as it spends $52 million...
Ravenhall landfill: Another 40 years if vote approves expansion
A Ravenhall landfill could operate for another 40 years if Melton council approves Boral’s plans to expand operations.
Touring the landfill last Wednesday morning, Boral...
Tracky dacks for a month at Sunshine College
Every day will be Tracky Dack Day at Sunshine College next month.
While students like Ryan, Kyle and Christopher (pictured) usually choose just one day...
Racial Discrimination Act changes to be discussed in forum
A western suburbs forum will give residents and community groups an opportunity to discuss proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act this week.
Race Discrimination...
Keilor Village heritage hopes reside with short storeys
Keilor must retain its village identity as Brimbank council considers new directions for the area, according to Keilor Historical Society president Susan Jennison.
A few...
Man stabbed at Sunshine train station after altercation
UPDATE: A man is in a serious condition after a stabbing outside Sunshine train station just before 3pm following an altercation between a group...
Tax driver just misses train after driving around boom gates
Sunshine police are appealing for witnesses following reports a taxi driver drove around lowered boom gates, narrowly missing a freight train at a rail...
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Jurors chosen in camper trial
The jurors who will decide whether a former Caroline Springs airline captain murdered missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay have been chosen.
Greg Lynn,...
