Pollution warning as EPA closes in on stench
Western suburbs residents who have been dealing with a mysterious stench have been told to expect more air-quality problems.
The Environment Protection Authority this week...
Footscray man terrorised in Sunshine road rage attack
A Footscray man cowered in fear and disbelief last week as an attacker beat his car’s windscreen into shards of glass.
Brenton Davey, 31, was...
Sunshine West acid tank rupture burns workers
A Sunshine West factory worker was rushed to hospital this morning with chemical burns following a chemical spill.
The man, in his 30s, was sprayed...
Seafood divers in legal dragnet
A syndicate of Brimbank-based seafood divers who worked illegally have copped jail sentences, fines of up to $16,500 or fishing bans following hearings last...
Council to cut a further $2.2m from budget
Brimbank council will slash an extra $2.2million from its next budget after it chose not to seek a rate rise beyond the state government-imposed...
Summer movies
It’s time to pack the popcorn, deck chairs, blankets and picnic baskets, with the return of Brimbank council’s Movies in the Park summer series....
Epping wildlife on the mend
By Samantha Walker
Sunny, a 15-month-old eastern grey kangaroo, is on the mend after suffering burns to his feet during a grassfire at Epping on...
Skill up over summer
Aspiring basketballers and street soccer enthusiasts have been honing their skills at Brimbank council’s summer hoops and soccer sessions at Pollard Gardens this past...
Brimbank silos should be used for arts sake
An Albion man has called on developers to let local artists turn old silos at Albion and Sunshine into artistic “billboards” that promote Brimbank’s...
Green light for licensed parlour
Plans to convert an empty industrial building at Tullamarine into an amusement venue that serves liquor have been approved by Brimbank council, despite fears...
Learn to go with the flow
Brimbank residents have been up early learning new relaxation and core strength skills this month at Brimbank council’s free Tai Chi sessions at Pollard...
Gift success in the fast lane
About 1500 athletics fans turned out on Saturday to watch St Albans’ premier foot race. The annual St Albans Gift at Kings Park Reserve,...
Custody officer puts talk to the test
She may come armed with a baton and capsicum spray, but Sunshine police station’s first ever custody officer, Glenda Mawson, says the most effective...
Albion and Sunshine property poised for investment
One of Victoria’s most disadvantaged suburbs is being tipped as a canny investment buy this year in a national property report.
Albion is primed for...
Job fears over Masters decision
More than 200 employees across two Masters stores within Brimbank could lose their jobs after Woolworths announced today it may offload all their stores.
A...
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Make healthy choices this New Year
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is urging the community to make healthy and safe choices when celebrating during the New Year period.
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